Japanese

てがみ
Meaning: letter; document; correspondence
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

手
紙

Example sentences

A letter arrived from my mother after a long time.
友達から手紙をもらった
I received a letter from a friend.
手紙を出す
Send a letter.
友達に手紙を書く。
I write a letter to my friend.
私はお母さんに手紙を書きました。
I wrote a letter to my mother.
スーパーへ行くついでに、手紙を出してきて。
While you are going to the supermarket, please mail this letter.
感謝の気持ちを込めて、手紙を書きました。
I wrote a letter with a feeling of gratitude.
彼女は手紙を読みながら、ふふと笑った。
She giggled softly as she read the letter.
その手紙の宛名は佐藤殿となっている。
The recipient of the letter is addressed as Mr. Sato.
手紙に自分の想いを込めた。
I poured my feelings into the letter.

Usage Notes

Refers to a written message sent to someone. In modern Japanese, it specifically distinguishes from postcards (葉書).

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