御中
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Base noun form. A formal honorific used in written addresses for companies or organizations. Place after the organization name, e.g., 『株式会社ABC 御中』 (kabushikigaisha ABC onchuu, 'To ABC Co., Ltd.').
Theme
At work, User is preparing a formal business letter with their colleague Mr. Tanaka, discussing proper address formats.
御中
おんちゅう
Messrs.
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of '御中' (onchuu) as a formal 'to whom it may concern' for companies. '御' (on, honorific) + '中' (chuu, 'middle') → addressing the organization as a whole, like 'Messrs.' in English.
Cultural Note
『御中』 (onchuu) is commonly used in Japanese business correspondence on envelopes or letters when addressing a company or organization, not an individual. It shows respect and formality, similar to 'To the attention of' in English.
Forms
Base: 御中Base noun form. A formal honorific used in written addresses for companies or organizations. Place after the organization name, e.g., 『株式会社ABC 御中』 (kabushikigaisha ABC onchuu, 'To ABC Co., Ltd.').