Learn Hardcore Japanese: katamei - a product model name

From Lesson 73:Arranging an appliance repair visit·Hardcore Japanese

Usages of katamei

形名かためい　を　確認かくにんします。katamei wo kakuninsimasu.

形名かためい　と　製造番号せいぞうばんごう　を　確認かくにんし　次第しだい、　修理依頼しゅうりいらい　を　出だします。katamei to seizoubangou wo kakuninsi sidai, syuuriirai wo dasimasu.

I will submit the repair request as soon as I check the model and serial numbers.

修理依頼しゅうりいらい　を　出だす　前まえ　に、　形名かためい　と　製造番号せいぞうばんごう　を　メモして　おいた　ほう　が　いい。syuuriirai wo dasu mae ni, katamei to seizoubangou wo memosite oita hou ga ii.

Before submitting a repair request, it’s better to write down the product model name and serial number in advance.

保証書ほしょうしょ　を　見みれば、　形名かためい　が　分わかります。hosyousyo wo mireba, katamei ga wakarimasu.

If you look at the warranty card, you can find the model number.

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