手紙
てがみ
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
letter (mail)
Examples
友達に手紙を書きました。
I wrote a letter to my friend.
📖 How to Use
「手紙」means "letter (mail)." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「手紙」is read as「てがみ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「手紙」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「手紙」mean in Japanese?+
「手紙」means "letter (mail)". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「手紙」?+
「手紙」is read as「てがみ」.
Is 「手紙」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「手紙」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「手紙」?+
友達に手紙を書きました。 — I wrote a letter to my friend.
Practice 「手紙」 with spaced repetition