名簿(めいぼ)

めいぼ
noun
register, roster, name list
1. register, roster, name list, directory
A list of names, often with associated information such as addresses or contact details. Used for membership rolls, class rosters, voter registries, and similar records.
名簿(めいぼ)に名前(なまえ)を載(の)せる。
To put one's name on the register.
会員(かいいん)名簿(めいぼ)を更新(こうしん)した。
I updated the membership roster.
個人情報(こじんじょうほう)保護(ほご)のため、名簿(めいぼ)の管理(かんり)が厳(きび)しくなった。
Due to personal data protection, management of name lists has become stricter.

名簿(めいぼ) is a formal list of names, often with associated details like addresses, affiliations, or contact information. It covers everything from class rosters to membership rolls to voter registries.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 会員(かいいん)名簿(めいぼ): membership roster
  • 選挙(せんきょ)人(にん)名簿(めいぼ): voter register
  • 卒業生(そつぎょうせい)名簿(めいぼ): alumni directory
  • 名簿(めいぼ)に載(の)る: to appear on the register
  • 名簿(めいぼ)を作成(さくせい)する: to compile a name list
  • 名簿(めいぼ)を管理(かんり)する: to manage a register

CULTURAL NOTE:
In recent years, 名簿(めいぼ) management has become a sensitive topic in Japan due to the 個人情報保護法(こじんじょうほうほごほう) (Personal Information Protection Act). Schools and organizations are now much more cautious about distributing name lists.

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Added 2026.2.18 22:48 · Revised 2026.4.3 12:01
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