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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 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
- 会員名簿: membership roster
- 選挙人名簿: voter register
- 卒業生名簿: alumni directory
- 名簿に載る: to appear on the register
- 名簿を作成する: to compile a name list
- 名簿を管理する: to manage a register
Cultural note
In recent years, 名簿 management has become a sensitive topic in Japan due to the 個人情報保護法 (Personal Information Protection Act). Schools and organizations are now much more cautious about distributing name lists.