宛名(あてな)

あてな
noun
recipient's name; addressee
communication
1. recipient's name and address
The name and address written on mail or packages indicating where they should be delivered.
宛名(あてな)を書(か)いてください。
Please write the recipient's name and address.
宛名(あてな)が間違(まちが)っていた。
The name and address on it were wrong.
封筒(ふうとう)に宛名(あてな)を書(か)く。
To address an envelope.

Usage: Specifically refers to the name/address of the recipient on mail, packages, or documents.

Common collocations

CULTURAL NOTE (envelopes):

Related words

Related Words

Related: 住所(じゅうしょ) (address)
Related: 送(おく)り先(さき) (destination address)
Related: 宛(あ)てる (to address (a letter), to direct at)
Related: 封筒(ふうとう) (envelope)
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Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.10.16 10:02
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