English–Japanese

“envelope” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifūtō

Example

手紙を封筒に入れます。te gami o fū tō ni i re ma su

I put the letter in an envelope.

Illustration for 封筒 (envelope)

How to say “envelope” in Japanese

“Envelope” in Japanese is 封筒 (fūtō).

It is a cover with an opening that holds a letter or document and can be sealed for delivery.

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

Example sentences with 封筒

この封筒には切手を貼ってください。ko no fū tō ni wa kitte o ha tte ku da sa i

Please put a stamp on this envelope.

Tips for using 封筒

  • In Japanese stationery shops, 封筒 (fūtō) commonly comes in sizes designed for specific paper formats, so the size often matters when choosing one.

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