シーシー
shīshī
The Japanese term for the English abbreviation 'cc' (carbon copy) is シーシー (shīshī).
This term is used as a noun to refer to a carbon copy.
Meaning: carbon copy (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
shīshī
Did you know?
- Adding a superior to シーシー without prior notice can sometimes be seen as a subtle way of 'tattling' or applying pressure in a Japanese office environment.
- When referring to the act of sending a CC, Japanese users often use the term 共有 ('sharing'), treating the CC function as a tool for collective knowledge rather than just a copy.
- If you are talking about a physical carbon copy made with actual carbon paper, a Japanese person would more likely use the term 複写 (fukusha) instead of シーシー.
Examples in context
- Tomodachi ni mo tsutaete kudasai. (友達にも伝えてください。)Please let my friends know too.
- このメールにシーシーを入れてください。Kono mēru ni shīshī o irete kudasai.Please put a cc on this email.
- 部長をシーシーに含めておきます。Buchō o shīshī ni fukumete okimasu.I will include the manager in the cc.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are discussing an email sent to a client.
- 美咲 Misakiこのメール、シーシーは誰にしますか？Kono mēru, shīshī wa dare ni shimasu ka?Who should I cc on this email?
- 健太 Kenta課長をシーシーに入れておいてください。Kachō o shīshī ni irete oite kudasai.Please put the section manager in the cc.
- 美咲 Misakiわかりました。すぐに追加します。Wakarimashita. Sugu ni tsuika shimasu.Understood. I will add him immediately.
- 健太 Kentaよろしくお願いします。Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.Thank you.
