1. Input rules/Usable characters

Characters that can be engraved

  • Alphabet: A–Z (uppercase only)
  • Numbers: 0–9
  • symbol: . , ( ) / - &

Generally, 15 characters per line and a maximum of 5 lines is recommended (this may vary depending on the device).

Writing tips

  • Names are written in Hepburn romanization (e.g. Saito → SAITO, Ota → OOTA)
  • Date of birth: English month name, such as 21 JUN. 1973
  • Blood type: A POS / O NEG (Rh type)
  • Gender: M / F
  • Religion: CATHOLIC / BAPTIST / EPISCOPALIAN / JEWISH / BUDDHIST / NONE etc.
2. Month notation (abbreviation)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
3. Hepburn Romaji Quick Reference (Table)
kana Roman letters kana Roman letters
A I U E O AIUEO Ka Kiku Keko KA KI KU KE KO
Sa Shi Su Se So SA SHI SU SE SO Standing TA CHI TSU TE TO
What is it? NA NI NU NE NO Ha Hi Fu He Ho HA HI FU HE HO
Ma Mi Mu Me Mo MA MI MU ME MO Yayuyo YA YU YO
Ra ri ru re ro RA RI RU RE RO Woof WA N
Gagigugego GA GI GU GE GO Za Ji Zu Ze Zo ZA JI ZU ZE ZO
It's so DA JI ZU DE DO Ba bi bu be bo BA BI BU BE BO
Pa pi pu pe po PA PI PU PE PO

Example: Saito = SAITO / Kondo = KONDO / Ota = OOTA / Osaka = OSAKA

It is best to refer to the name on your passport etc.

4. Blood type/gender/religion

Blood type (Rh type)

A
A POS / A NEG
B
B POS / B NEG
AB
AB POS / AB NEG
O
O POS / O NEG

sex

classification
male/female
Notation
M/F

Religion (example)

CATHOLIC / PROTESTANT / JEWISH / EPISCOPALIAN / BAPTIST / BUDDHIST / NONE

Abbreviations (C, P, H, etc.) may be used depending on the time period and specifications.

5. HOROSCOPE
period Japanese English
December 23–January 20 Capricorn CAPRICORN
January 21–February 19 Aquarius AQUARIUS
February 20–March 20 Pisces PISCES
March 21–April 20 Aries ARIES
April 21–May 21 Taurus TAURUS
May 22–June 21 Gemini GEMINI
June 22–July 23 Cancer CANCER
July 24–August 23 Leo LEO
August 24–September 23 Virgo VIRGO
September 24–October 23 Libra LIBRA
October 24–November 22 Scorpio SCORPIO
November 23–December 22 Sagittarius SAGITTARIUS
6. Format example (year/service type)
WWII period (example) 
 DOE JOHN A
 12345678
 O
 P
Post-war to Vietnam period (example) 
 PETERSEN, GEORGE A
 RA 16 805 630
 B POS
 LUTHERAN
USMC (Marine Corps, e.g.) 
 VACES
 E.J.
 2973023 A
 USMC M
 EPISCOPALIAN
US NAVY (Navy, example) 
 JONES
 WILLIAM T
 USN 987654
 A POS
 BAPTIST
US ARMY (Army/Example) 
 DOE
 JOHN A
 R123456789
 O POS M
 CATHOLIC
US AIR FORCE 
 SMITH JOHN A 
123456789 AF
 B NEG

 CATHOLIC
7. Frequently Asked Questions
Can the contents of the two-disc set be purchased separately?

The plates are identical . The US military also requires two identical plates, with one plate carried as a spare (backup) . Individual plates are also available for purchase in stores.

Does the content have to be in US military format?

Yes. You can create a name using up to 15 characters per line and using any characters within the range of A-Z, 0-9, . , ( ) / - &.

What if there aren't enough characters?

You can adjust the length by using an abbreviation (e.g., LUTH ) or by using line breaks. A period (.) after an initial indicates an abbreviation.

How do you spell your name in Roman letters?

The basic system is Hepburn romanization .
The safest way is to refer to the Roman alphabet notation on your passport and various official documents.

*This guide is a reference example for accessory use. If you require the latest official standards, please refer to the official documents of each organization.