1.
letter; document; certificate
Suffix indicating a type of formal letter, document, or certificate.
感謝状を贈った。
I presented a letter of appreciation.
招待状が届いた。
An invitation arrived.
卒業証書と表彰状を受け取った。
I received my diploma and certificate of commendation.
状 is a suffix for formal letters, documents, and certificates.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
Letters:
- 招待状: invitation
- 案内状: notification/information letter
- 礼状: thank-you letter
- 挨拶状: greeting card
Certificates/Documents:
- 感謝状: certificate of appreciation
- 表彰状: certificate of commendation
- 賞状: certificate/award
- 免許状: license document
Other formal documents:
- 委任状: power of attorney
- 辞令状: letter of appointment
RELATED:
- 手紙: letter (general)
- 書: document, writing