～宛
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Suffix attached to names or titles to indicate the intended recipient, meaning 'for…'. Used in addresses and formal writing, e.g., 『山田さん宛』 (Yamada-san ate, 'For Ms. Yamada').
Theme
Two friends, Yumi and User, are at a café discussing sending postcards to family members after a recent trip to Kyoto.
～宛
あて
for… (e.g., in a letter)
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of addressing a letter 'for…' someone. 'Ate' sounds like 'at the' recipient — you write it 'for' them! 'At the' → ～宛 (ate, 'for…').
Cultural Note
In Japan, ～宛 (ate) is commonly used in postal addresses and formal correspondence to indicate the recipient, such as 『田中様宛』 (Tanaka-sama ate, 'For Mr. / Ms. Tanaka'). It shows respect and clarity in communication.
Forms
Base: ～宛Suffix attached to names or titles to indicate the intended recipient, meaning 'for…'. Used in addresses and formal writing, e.g., 『山田さん宛』 (Yamada-san ate, 'For Ms. Yamada').