葉書
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Base noun form. Refers to a standard postcard used for mailing messages or greetings. No conjugation needed.
Theme
User is visiting their friend Yoshiko's house and notices a collection of postcards on the wall. Yoshiko explains her hobby.
葉書
はがき
postcard
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a leaf (葉 ha means 'leaf') with a card (書 shu means 'writing') — it's a postcard! 'Leaf-writing' → 葉書 (hagaki, 'postcard').
Cultural Note
In Japan, sending 『葉書』 (hagaki, 'postcards') is a popular tradition, especially for New Year's greetings called 『年賀状』 (nengajou, 'New Year's cards'). They often feature beautiful designs and are exchanged widely.
Forms
Base: 葉書Base noun form. Refers to a standard postcard used for mailing messages or greetings. No conjugation needed.