Japanese word

宛名

Pronunciation

Romajiatena

Meaning

  • nounaddressee's name

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 宛名を書くate na o ka ku

    write the addressee's name

  • 宛名を印刷するate na o in satsu su ru

    print the addressee's name

  • 宛名を確認するate na o kaku nin su ru

    check the addressee's name

Similar words

宛先atesaki: The information showing where a letter or package should be sent and who should receive it.

Definition in Japanese

手紙や荷物などに記す、受取人の名前や住所。te gami ya ni motsu na do ni shiru su uke tori nin no na mae ya jū sho

Word origin

The Japanese compound 宛名 (atena) combines 宛て (ate, "directed to") with 名 (na, "name"), linking a recipient with the name used to identify that recipient.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • name and addressnoun
  • addresseenoun

Related words

  • 宛名書きatenakakiaddressingnoun

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