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The seal for a parcel.
Also known as: Everyday seal, Acknowledgement seal
The Japanese everyday seal used for routine acknowledgements, unregistered and freely bought.
Acknowledges receipt and marks routine internal documents.
Contexts: Public information
Sold ready-made for common surnames, which is precisely why it carries no weight: anyone with the same name can buy the same seal, and that is understood by everyone who accepts one.
Contexts: Public information
A small circular seal face carrying only the family name, mass-produced and sold ready-made for common surnames.
The registered, bank and everyday seals form a graded set distinguished by what each may be used for.