封筒

ふうとう

Envelope

N5noun·fuutou

How to remember it

封 (seal) + 筒 (tube) — a sealed tube holding a letter.

Example sentences

  • 封筒に手紙を入れました。

    ふうとうにてがみをいれました。

    I put the letter in the envelope.

  • この封筒はどこで買えますか。

    このふうとうはどこでかえますか。

    Where can I buy this envelope?

Usage

Counted with 枚 (まい); often paired with 切手 (stamp).

Related words

手紙切手ハガキ郵便

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