English–Japanese

“stamp” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoスタンプ (sutanpu)

Pronunciation

Romajikitte

Example

切手を一枚ください。kitte o ichi mai ku da sa i

One stamp, please.

Illustration for 切手 (stamp)

How to say “stamp” in Japanese

“Stamp” in Japanese is 切手 (kitte).

A small paper label attached to a mailed item shows that its postage has been paid.

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

Example sentences with 切手

この手紙には切手を貼ります。ko no te gami ni wa kitte o ha ri ma su

I will put a stamp on this letter.

Tips for using 切手

  • In everyday Japanese, 切手 (kitte) normally means a postage stamp, while English stamp also refers to an ink mark or a seal.

Other Japanese words for “stamp”

旅行先でスタンプを集めます。ryo kō saki de su ta n pu o atsu me ma su

I collect stamps when I travel.

“stamp” in other languages