Hanko意思

"Hanko" is a Japanese word that refers to personal seals or stamps used in place of signatures in many aspects of Japanese society. These seals are typically made of wood, plastic, or metal and are used to sign documents, letters, and agreements. They are an important part of Japanese business culture and are also commonly used in personal transactions such as opening bank accounts or signing legal documents.

Hanko can be either "Jyosei-in" (實印), which is a seal that represents the actual person, or "Ginko-in" (銀行印), which is a seal used for banking transactions. The design of a hanko is usually a simple version of the owner's personal name or company name, and they are often kept in a special case and used with a pad of ink or a stamp pad.

In recent years, the use of hanko has declined somewhat with the increasing adoption of electronic signatures, but they are still widely used and considered an essential part of doing business in Japan.