Vocabulary

What does 拝啓 (はいけい, haikei) mean?

拝啓 (はいけい, haikei) means Dear (formal letter opening).

Quick facts
Readingはいけい
Romajihaikei
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
はいけい
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhaikei

Dear (formal letter opening)

  1. 1noun Dear (so and so); Dear Sir; Dear Madam

Example sentences

  • I began the letter with 'Dear Sir or Madam.'

  • Dear Sir or Madam, I am delighted to hear that you continue to prosper.

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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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