拝啓
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Base noun form. Used as a salutation in written letters to show respect. It is typically followed by the recipient's name or title and the body of the letter. Example: 『拝啓、山田様』 (haikei, Yamada-sama, 'Dear Mr. / Ms. Yamada').
Theme
User is a new employee at a company, drafting a formal business letter to a client, Mr. Tanaka, and seeks advice on proper greetings.
拝啓
はいけい
Dear Sir/Madam (formal letter greeting)
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of '拜启' (拝啓 haikei) as 'high-key' — a high-key formal way to start a letter. 'High-key' → 拝啓 (haikei, 'Dear Sir / Madam').
Cultural Note
『拝啓』 (haikei, 'Dear Sir / Madam') is a traditional formal greeting used at the beginning of Japanese letters, especially in business or official correspondence. It is often paired with a closing phrase like 『敬具』 (keigu, 'Sincerely') at the end.
Forms
Base: 拝啓Base noun form. Used as a salutation in written letters to show respect. It is typically followed by the recipient's name or title and the body of the letter. Example: 『拝啓、山田様』 (haikei, Yamada-sama, 'Dear Mr. / Ms. Yamada').