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letter

/ˈlɛtər/

A written or printed message that is usually put in an envelope and sent by mail. In business, it is a formal document used to communicate information to another person or company.

例文

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1

I received a letter from my grandmother today.

I received a letter from my grandmother today.

2

Please address the letter to the Human Resources department.

Please address the letter to the Human Resources department.

3

I'm writing a quick letter to say hello.

I'm writing a quick letter to say hello.

語族

名詞
letter
Verb
letter
形容詞
lettered
関連
lettering
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'double T' in 'letter' as two poles holding up a mailbox.

クイックテスト

You should send a cover ___ with your job application.

正解!

正解は: letter

例文

1

I received a letter from my grandmother today.

everyday

I received a letter from my grandmother today.

2

Please address the letter to the Human Resources department.

formal

Please address the letter to the Human Resources department.

3

I'm writing a quick letter to say hello.

informal

I'm writing a quick letter to say hello.

4

The professor examined the historical letter for new evidence.

academic

The professor examined the historical letter for new evidence.

5

The CEO signed the official letter of agreement this morning.

business

The CEO signed the official letter of agreement this morning.

語族

名詞
letter
Verb
letter
形容詞
lettered
関連
lettering

よく使う組み合わせ

write a letter write a letter
send a letter send a letter
cover letter cover letter
business letter business letter
formal letter formal letter

よく使うフレーズ

letter of recommendation

letter of recommendation

to the letter

to the letter (exactly)

red-letter day

red-letter day (an important day)

よく混同される語

letter vs later

'Later' refers to time, while 'letter' is a piece of mail or a character in the alphabet.

letter vs litter

'Litter' refers to trash on the ground or a group of baby animals.

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使い方のコツ

In modern business, 'letter' usually implies a formal physical document, whereas 'email' is used for electronic messaging. Use 'letter' when referring to official correspondence or symbols of the alphabet.

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よくある間違い

Learners often misspell 'letter' as 'leter' or confuse the pronunciation with 'later'. Remember that 'letter' has a short 'e' sound.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'double T' in 'letter' as two poles holding up a mailbox.

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語源

From the Old French 'letre', derived from the Latin 'littera', meaning a character of the alphabet.

文法パターン

Countable noun (plural: letters) Often used with 'to' (a letter to someone) Can be used as a verb meaning to write or mark with letters
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文化的な背景

In many cultures, a handwritten letter is seen as more personal and sincere than digital communication for special occasions.

クイックテスト

You should send a cover ___ with your job application.

正解!

正解は: letter

Businessの関連語

manager

A1

A manager is a person who is in charge of a business, a department, or a team of people. Their job is to organize work, make decisions, and help others complete their tasks successfully.

conference

A1

A large formal meeting where people with the same interests or jobs talk about their work. It usually lasts for a few days and happens in a big building.

executive

A1

An executive is a person with a high-level job who makes important decisions in a company. They usually manage other people and help lead the business.

secretary

A1

A secretary is a person who works in an office and performs administrative tasks. Their job typically includes answering phones, typing documents, and organizing meetings for a manager or an organization.

salesperson

A1

A salesperson is a person whose job is to sell products or services to customers. They can work in a store, over the phone, or travel to meet clients to help them make a purchase.

consultant

A1

A consultant is a professional person who gives expert advice to people or companies. They are usually hired for a short time to help solve specific problems or improve how a business works.

engineer

A1

An engineer is a person whose job is to design, build, or repair machines, engines, or structures such as roads and bridges. They use science and mathematics to solve technical problems and create new things.

developer

A1

A developer is a person or company that creates and builds something new, such as computer software, apps, or buildings. In the business world, it most commonly refers to someone who writes code to create technology products.

freelancer

A1

A freelancer is a person who works for themselves rather than for a single company. They provide services to different clients and are usually paid for each specific project or task they complete.

CV

A1

A CV, short for curriculum vitae, is a written document that lists your education, work experience, and skills. It is used by people to apply for jobs and by employers to select candidates for interviews.

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