当方(とうほう)

とうほう
pronoun
we, our side, this party
1. we, our side, this party, the undersigned
A formal first-person pronoun referring to oneself or one's organization. Used in business correspondence, legal documents, and official communications. More impersonal than 私たち.
当方(とうほう)は了承(りょうしょう)しました。
We have acknowledged this.
当方(とうほう)に落(お)ち度(ど)はございません。
There is no fault on our part.
ご不明(ふめい)な点(てん)がございましたら、当方(とうほう)までお問(と)い合(あ)わせください。
If you have any questions, please contact us.

当方(とうほう) is a formal pronoun used in business and official contexts to refer to oneself or one's organization.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 当方(とうほう): formal, impersonal; used in business letters and legal contexts
  • 私(わたくし)ども: humble form of "we"; polite business speech
  • 弊社(へいしゃ): our company (humble); specifically for companies
  • 当社(とうしゃ): our company (neutral); less humble than 弊社(へいしゃ)

OPPOSITES:

  • 先方(せんぽう): the other party, their side
  • 相手方(あいてがた): the other party (legal)

REGISTER:
Strictly formal and written. Not used in everyday conversation.

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