dear in Japanese
dear in Japanese is 恋しい, 愛しい, へ — dear means regarded with deep affection or love.
dear in Japanese
恋しい
Pronounced: koishii
Loved; lovable.
愛しい
Pronounced: itoshii
Loved; lovable.
へ
Pronounced: he
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
拝啓
Pronounced: haikei
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
様
Pronounced: sama
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
親愛なる
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
親愛なる
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
What does "dear" mean?
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adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
"She's a dear friend of mine."
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adj Costly; expensive.
"Petrol has become much dearer this year."
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adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
"Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about..."
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intj Used to express surprise, pity, or mild disapproval, often as "oh dear".
"Oh dear, I think we've missed the last train."
dear in a sentence
- She's a dear friend of mine.
- His memory remains dear to the whole family.
- Petrol has become much dearer this year.
- Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about...
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "dear" in Japanese?
"dear" in Japanese is 恋しい, 愛しい, へ. dear means: Regarded with deep affection or love.
How do you pronounce 恋しい?
"dear" in Japanese is 恋しい, pronounced "koishii".
How do you use "dear" in a sentence?
Example: "She's a dear friend of mine." In Japanese, "dear" is 恋しい, 愛しい, へ.
Are there other ways to say "dear" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "dear": 恋しい, 愛しい, へ, 拝啓, 様, 親愛なる.
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