Japanese

はいけい
Meaning: Dear (formal opening in a letter)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

拝
啓

Example sentences

Dear Sir/Madam, I am delighted to hear that you are doing better than ever.
手紙の冒頭に拝啓と書いたので、最後は敬具で結んだ。
Since I wrote 'Haikei' at the beginning of the letter, I closed it with 'Keigu'.

Usage Notes

A formal opening word used in letters. It is usually paired with 'Keigu' (Sincerely) at the end.

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