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 word "cat" has three letters."
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noun A written message sent from one person to another, usually by post.
"She wrote a long letter to her grandmother every month."
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letter in a sentence
- The word "cat" has three letters.
- She wrote a long letter to her grandmother every month.
- The company sent a letter confirming the job offer.
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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 word "cat" has three letters." 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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