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“addressee's name” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiatena

Example

封筒に宛名を書きます。fū tō ni ate na o ka ki ma su

I write the addressee's name on the envelope.

Illustration for 宛名 (addressee's name)

How to say “addressee's name” in Japanese

“Addressee's name” in Japanese is 宛名 (atena).

Shows the intended recipient through the name and delivery details written on a letter or package.

Full entry for 宛名: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 宛名

宛名を間違えると、荷物が届かないことがあります。ate na o ma chiga e ru to ni motsu ga todo ka na i ko to ga a ri ma su

If you write the wrong addressee's name, the package may not arrive.

Tips for using 宛名

  • When an 宛名 (atena) names an individual in a business letter, the name is commonly followed by 様 (sama), while 御中 (onchū) is used for an organization.

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