Japanese dictionary
How to say "e-mail" in Japanese
メールめーる · mēru
"Email" in Japanese is メール (mēru). To send an email is メールを送る (mēru o okuru).
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Ways to say "e-mail" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| メールめーる · mēru | Email; also text messages. |
| Eメールいーめーる · ī mēru | Email. Formal or older. |
| 電子メールでんしめーる · denshi mēru | Electronic mail. Formal. |
How to use it
An email address is メールアドレス (mēru adoresu), often shortened to メアド (meado).
Business emails usually open with お世話になっております (o-sewa ni natte orimasu).
Example sentences
- 後でメールを送ります。Ato de mēru o okurimasu.I'll send you an email later.
- メールアドレスを教えていただけますか。Mēru adoresu o oshiete itadakemasu ka.Could you give me your email address?
- メールを確認しました。Mēru o kakunin shimashita.I checked the email.
- 詳しくはメールでご連絡します。Kuwashiku wa mēru de go-renraku shimasu.I'll send you the details by email.
- メールの返信が遅くなってすみません。Mēru no henshin ga osoku natte sumimasen.Sorry for the late reply to your email.
- 資料をメールに添付しました。Shiryō o mēru ni tenpu shimashita.I attached the materials to the email.
Questions
How do you start a business email in Japanese?
Start with the recipient's company and name, then お世話になっております (o-sewa ni natte orimasu), then your own name and company.
How do you say "attach" in an email in Japanese?
Say 添付する (tenpu suru). An attachment is 添付ファイル (tenpu fairu).
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