Translation guide
How to express 'PS' (postscript) in Japanese, used to add an afterthought at the end of a letter, email, or message.
Adding an afterthought or additional note at the end of a written message.
The standard Japanese equivalent of 'PS'. Used in both formal and informal letters and emails. Often written in kanji, but can also be in hiragana.
PS: The time for tomorrow's meeting has changed.
PS: Thank you for the other day.
Used for a second postscript, i.e., 'PPS'. Less common but understood.
PPS: Regarding the earlier matter, I've attached the documents.
A more literal phrase meaning 'additional writing'. Rarely used as a heading; more descriptive.
As a postscript, there was something left behind.
Adding a quick extra thought in a text, chat, or social media post, similar to 'P.S.' in English.
In casual digital communication, 追伸 is still used, but often people simply add the extra thought without any marker, or use emoji or line breaks to separate it.
Oh, by the way, is 12 o'clock okay for lunch tomorrow?
PS: That photo you sent earlier is really nice!
追伸 is placed after the main body and before the date/signature in a letter. In emails, it's typically at the very end.
追伸 (tsuishin) is specifically for postscripts in letters. 追記 (tsuiki) means 'additional note' and is used more broadly, like in documents or articles. For a PS in a personal message, 追伸 is correct.
PS: Don't forget to bring the book.
I added a PS at the end of the letter.