Vocabulary

What does 便り (たより, tayori) mean?

便り (たより, tayori) means news, correspondence.

Quick facts
Readingたより
Romajitayori
Part of speechnoun, noun suffix, suru verb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
たより
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommontayori

news, correspondence

  1. 1noun · noun suffix · suru verb news; tidings; information

Example sentences

  • I received word from my mother.

  • I haven't heard from him.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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