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How to say 'Addressed' in Japanese | 宛て

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The Japanese word for Addressed is 'Ate', written as 宛て in Japanese.'Addressed' in hiragana is あて.

    word

    宛て

    Meaning

    Addressed

    Reading

    あて

    ate

    Kanji

    宛Address

    Explanation

    The Japanese suffix '宛て (あて)' is used to indicate that something is addressed or directed to someone or something. It is commonly attached to names, titles, or pronouns to specify the recipient. For example: a letter addressed to Tanaka「田中さん宛ての手紙」(たなかさんあてのてがみ). This suffix is often used in formal or written contexts, such as letters, emails, or packages. It can also imply a sense of direction or purpose, as in 'this gift is for you'「このプレゼントはあなた宛てです」(このプレゼントはあなたあてです). Note that '宛て' is typically written in hiragana in modern usage, though it can occasionally appear in kanji as '宛'.

    Part Of Speech

    suffix

    Kanji JLPT

    Unknown

    Kanji Grade

    10

    Frequency

    4055

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 宛て

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    宛

    Meaning

    Address

Hiragana in the Word 宛て

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

  • hiragana

    て

    Reading

    Te

Words Related to 宛て Through the Kanji 宛

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 宛 as well.

  • word

    宛先

    Meaning

    Address

  • word

    宛名

    Meaning

    Addressee

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