“Inscription” in Japanese
Short answer
Inscription in Japanese is “内接” (naisetsu). Full meaning: inscription (usu. in a circle), placing an object so that it touches the sides internally.
Other ways to say “Inscription” in Japanese
碑銘
himei inscription, epitaph
銘文
meibun inscription
碑文
hibun inscription, epitaph, epigraph
銘
mei inscription, epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto, maxim, precept
ため書き
tamegaki dedication (e.g. in books), inscription
賛
san praise, tribute; inscription (on a painting)
内切
naisetsu inscription (usu. in a circle), placing an object so that it touches the sides internally
撰文
senbun writing (an epitaph, foreword, etc.), composition, epitaph, inscription
選文
senbun writing (an epitaph, foreword, etc.), composition, epitaph, inscription
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