拝啓
はいけい
haikei
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 92 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
拝啓 (はいけい (haikei)) means "Dear (salutation)". It is read はいけい (haikei). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Dear (salutation)
Also : Dear Sir · Dear Madam
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Example Sentences
拝啓、じかんがありません。
はいけい、じかんがありません。
However, I don't have time.
拝啓、まいにちべんきょうします。
はいけい、まいにちべんきょうします。
Therefore, I study every day.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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