'#' is not 'sharp'

Most Japanese people regard '#' as sharp, and call 'sharp'.

However, actual sharp is '♯.'

In Japan, the official name of '#' is "igeta," but this name is not popular.

By the way, '#' is called 'pound' or 'number key' in the US, and called 'hash key' in the UK.

I have never say 'igeta,' but sometimes say 'hash.'

• However, actual sharp is '♯.'
• Actual sharp is '♯.'

• In Japan, the official name of '#' is "igeta," but this name is not popular.
• In Japan, the official name of '#' is "igeta", but this name is not popular.

• I have never say 'igeta,' but sometimes say 'hash.'
• I have never say 'igeta', but I sometimes say 'hash'.

With the rise of Twitter and "Hashtagging" most people these days say "hash".

• Most Japanese people regard '#' as sharp, and call 'sharp'.
• Most Japanese people regard '#' as sharp, and call it (or: pronounce it as) 'sharp'.

• However, actual sharp is '♯.'
• However, sharp actually sharp is looks like '♯.'

• In Japan, the official name of '#' is "igeta," but this name is not popular.
• This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!

• By the way, '#' is called 'pound' or 'number key' in the US, and called 'hash key' in the UK.
• This sentence is perfect! No correction needed!

• I have never say 'igeta,' but sometimes say 'hash.'
• I have never say 'igeta,' but I sometimes say 'hash.'