Meaning and Usage
"登録" (とうろく) means "registration" or "recording" and is used when someone or something is officially entered into a list, database, or system. It is a formal noun often used in administrative, legal, or technical contexts.
Common Contexts
You will see "登録" used for registering as a member on websites, registering products or patents, and signing up for events or competitions. It implies an official or formal process.
Collocations and Patterns
- 登録する: to register (the verb form)
- 登録番号: registration number
- 登録情報: registration information
- 登録完了: registration complete
These collocations are common in forms, instructions, and official documents.
Usage Notes
"登録" is a noun but often appears with the verb "する" to form "登録する" meaning "to register." It is more formal than casual words like "申し込む" (to apply). Learners sometimes confuse "登録" with "申請" (application), but "登録" focuses on the act of entering data into a system, while "申請" is about requesting approval.
Use "登録" when emphasizing the official recording or listing aspect.