手紙
てがみ
tegami
nounVocabularyLevel 7 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

手紙 (てがみ (tegami)) means "note · letter · Letter (message)". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

note · letter · Letter (message)

Also : note · letter · Letter (message)

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a sticky note stuck to your hand that says "te" (hand) and "ga" (paper), so it's literally a note stuck to your skin.

Example Sentences

私は手紙が好きです。

わたしはてがみがすきです。

I like letter.

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