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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
adj
Pronounced: koishii
Loved; lovable.
愛しい
adj
Pronounced: itoshii
Loved; lovable.
adj
Pronounced: he
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
拝啓
adj
Pronounced: haikei
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
adj
Pronounced: sama
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
親愛なる
adj
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
親愛なる
adj
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.

What does "dear" mean?

  1. adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
    "She's a dear friend of mine."
  2. adj Costly; expensive.
    "Petrol has become much dearer this year."
  3. adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
    "Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about..."
  4. 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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