letter in Japanese
letter in Japanese is 文字, 字, 手紙 — letter means a written symbol representing a sound of a language, used to build words; one character of the alphabet.
letter in Japanese
文字
Pronounced: moji
A symbol in an alphabet.
字
Pronounced: ji
A symbol in an alphabet.
手紙
Pronounced: tegami
A written or printed communication, generally longer and more formal than a note.
What does "letter" mean?
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noun A written symbol representing a sound of a language, used to build words; one character of the alphabet.
"The letter Q is usually followed by the letter U in English."
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noun A written message sent from one person to another, usually by post.
"I received a handwritten letter from my aunt this morning."
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letter in a sentence
- The letter Q is usually followed by the letter U in English.
- Children learn to recognize each letter before they start reading.
- I received a handwritten letter from my aunt this morning.
- She wrote a long letter to her grandmother every month.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "letter" in Japanese?
"letter" in Japanese is 文字, 字, 手紙. letter means: A written symbol representing a sound of a language, used to build words; one character of the alphabet.
How do you pronounce 文字?
"letter" in Japanese is 文字, pronounced "moji".
How do you use "letter" in a sentence?
Example: "The letter Q is usually followed by the letter U in English." In Japanese, "letter" is 文字, 字, 手紙.
Are there other ways to say "letter" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "letter": 文字, 字, 手紙.
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