切手
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Base noun form. Used for mailing letters and packages. Example: 『切手を買います』 (kitte o kaimasu, 'I buy a stamp').
Theme
User and their friend Yuta are at a post office in Tokyo, trying to send a letter overseas. Yuta is helping User figure out the postage.
切手
きって
postage stamp
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine cutting a 'sheet' of stamps with scissors — '切' (kiri, 'cut') + '手' (te, 'hand') → you use your hand to cut stamps! 'Cut-hand' → 切手 (kitte, 'postage stamp').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 切手 (kitte, 'postage stamps') are often sold at post offices and convenience stores. They feature beautiful designs, including seasonal themes, famous artworks, and cultural icons, making them popular collectibles.
Forms
Base: 切手Base noun form. Used for mailing letters and packages. Example: 『切手を買います』 (kitte o kaimasu, 'I buy a stamp').