Japanese Hanko Stamp Explained: Stamp Your Art with These Unique Seals

[@oliviaotakusama101]

BTW I like your calligraphy, my first japanese character I painted was "friend" but upon looking at how professional yours is, I think I might have to work on my skills =)

[@MelvinGarciaNazariega]

Hi Esteban, this is Melvin García from Mexico. I´m a Japanese language student and a Kendoka. I know that my name is not Japanese so the common option to make my name in Japanese would be through Katakana, but I just saw your video and would like to know if you can make my name so I can use later in my shodo works and in my kendo Zekken. Thank you for your help, very useful videos.

[@LongTrout]

Thankyou. I have subscribed I have slapped a like and I have left a comment for you as a reward for your sharing of knowledge.

[@mypokeadventures3470]

hello can i email you some pics? im trying to find information on this Japanese painting i found.

[@ghislainemallouhiwellmann4594]

Hi, do you know how can i get my name in tensho font?? My name in japanese is gi su re ne

[@strongemotion5752]

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[@oliviaotakusama101]

So how do you obtain a seal? is there any specific place you went to in order to get it? I'm quite intrested.

[@joannesmith1175]

I thought only one stamp with your name on if enough for your calligraphy art

[@maxjennings9791]

Hi, I just picked up one of these and was wondering about maintenance. Do you have to clean them with spirits after use or just wipe with a rag? Thanks

[@_shawn3488]

A deep scrubbing using Espherescent soap and a 3/4" ultra-stiff wire brush will keep your Hanko Stamp well-maintained ensure each stamp is crisp and concise. -

[@fvp_]

Where can I find these fonts, like Rakkan? Is this available in a digital version?

[@SamirPatelATX]

Your website isn't working man, the link is down.

[@Baldmanblades]

I have some mid 1800 Japanese insetral paintings very large trying to find the artist can u help thay r stamped

[@leepatterson]

Hello Esteban, thank you for this video and for the offer of name translating. My name is Lee Arthur Patterson, appreciate any time you can give to this request. Be well

[@ODYSx2]

How do you clean and maintain the stamps ?

[@jalexbear]

I have a question, how do you wtite Garcia on Koin

[@YTspacecadet]

I looked at your site. Do you only do translations and calligraphy? I was actually looking for a place to have my custom hanko made.

[@Gohitsushodostudio]

YTspacecadet Yes. Most places that do Hanko only carve them and don't do translations. You can try Kanji-Hanko.com

[@YTspacecadet]

Thanks, this is the kind of site I was looking for because I already know what kanji I would like to use.

[@melvin2841]

+YTspacecadet Did you order one from there? Im thinking about doing the same and was wondering if that site was good.

[@archlinuxkatze1050]

how is it possible to translate western names into kanji? i thought only katakana

[@freduardo7499]

from the looks of it, i'd say the kanji were selected based on certain readings or pronunciations that mimic the sound of his name. In the first stamp, the kanji 江須手伴 are read エステバン esuteban, the katakana transliteration of Esteban. In the second stamp, 丸庭音須 is read マルテイネス maruteinesu, thus Martinez. This system is known as ateji (当て字) and is a way of using kanji to represent the sound of words regardless of their meaning.

[@virtuousvibes2852]

Ateji is almost similar to the Chinese way of transliterating Western names. For example: Italy in Mandarin is 意大利 Yìdàlì. Also the fact that Japanese is actually based in Chinese more or less, so it makes sense. Hanko is actually from China, stamping on official documents during the Qin dynasty

[@wesbrown3831]

Do you teach Aikido? If so, do you use a different stamp(s) for your menjo? If you do, what do you suggest? Thank you for your time and consideration. WKB

[@Gohitsushodostudio]

Wes Brown I do teach Aikido but I do not own a dojo at this moment so these are the only stamps I use. I use them only on my calligraphies.

[@wesbrown3831]

So you do or would suggest a dojo stamp? Wkb

[@Gohitsushodostudio]

Wes Brown You would want a dojo stamp if you plan on using them on dojo affairs, like signing rank certificates for example. However even those are usually stamped by personal stamps, not dojo stamps.

[@wesbrown3831]

Thank you for ur imput... u have been very helpful... happy new year!

[@henrysolissolis2833]

thank you

[@jeremiecielo2956]

can you translate my full name in katakana?? jeremie cielo

[@carmenharada2395]

can I make you a question? If you talk about shodo (japanese calligraphy) why do you use chinese music on your videos? :)

[@Gohitsushodostudio]

Carmen Harada I needed Asian themed music that was Royalty Free so I could use on my videos. Haven't found any Japanese Royalty Free music yet.

[@CarmenHarada]

+Aιмι Mιĸυ “Le Seхy Prιnceѕѕ” Sorry but I play shamisen and I learned koto for 2 years. One of my best friends plays koto and she played for me in the inauguration of my shodo exhibition this year. So there is no doubt I can identify what is koto and what is not.The instrument used here it sounds like biwa. Biwa was used in Japan until the shamisen became more popular. The drums on this melody are not Japanese either. I learned taiko for a year in Mexico and for 2 moths in Japan too. Please, believe me, I know what is Japanese music and what is not.

[@CarmenHarada]

+Aιмι Mιĸυ “Le Seхy Prιnceѕѕ” HAHAHA!! If that makes you feel happy, then not, it is not a biwa. :D By fortune, my knowledge about music and Japan is not affected by your ignorance. :D It is funny to see how you think you know more about the subject than a Japanese descendant who can play koto. Very funny indeed. HAHAHA!!

[@tiborczuppon916]

I've got a less difficult question like what's the name of this music? It's so inspiring! :)

[@CarmenHarada]

Why you ask ME? ?????

[@christanieanastasia6861]

please translate my name Esteban Martinez because i dont have any hanko stamp but now i want to make

[@ninjawarrior7376]

Thank you!!!

[@Cubannerd]

I have a question. I'm trying to find the stone blocks to do the carving myself but I don't know where to find those. Any help will be appreciated.

[@RachelKaya]

could you suggest a good place to order those stamps :) thanks

[@makasii]

Genial lo q haces y muchisimas gracias por tu tips and tricks! Arigato gazaimasu sensei martinez ;-)

[@ChineseLanternChannel]

These actually originate from china. japanese people adopted this style of signature which is really cool

[@dom165]

I like your work so much!

[@borimaniaX]

I just contacted you by your contact page for a translation! Thank you!

[@danielwong2874]

its china culture

[@jenniferbladel7476]

Lame

[@oliviaotakusama101]

BTW I like your calligraphy, my first japanese character I painted was "friend" but upon looking at how professional yours is, I think I might have to work on my skills =)