封筒
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Base noun form. Refers to an envelope for holding letters or documents. Written with kanji: 封 (seal) and 筒 (tube / Cylinder).
Theme

At a post office, User is sending a letter and asks the clerk, Mr. Tanaka, for help with choosing the right envelope. Mr. Tanaka is assisting with postal services.

封筒

ふうとう

envelope

Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects

Memory Hook

Think of a '封筒' (fuutou, 'envelope') as something that 'seals' letters. The first character 封 (fuu) means 'seal' or 'close', helping you remember its purpose.

Cultural Note

In Japan, 封筒 (fuutou) are commonly used for mailing letters, bills, and formal documents. They come in various sizes and colors, with specific types for business and personal use, such as 長形封筒 (nagagata fuutou, 'long envelope') for official papers.

Forms

Base: 封筒Base noun form. Refers to an envelope for holding letters or documents. Written with kanji: 封 (seal) and 筒 (tube / Cylinder).