Translation guide
A book or digital list for storing contact information like names, addresses, and phone numbers.
A small book where you write down names, addresses, and phone numbers.
The most direct translation for a physical address book. Commonly used for personal or office contact lists.
新しい住所録を買いました。
I bought a new address book.
Often used for both physical and digital address books. 'アドレス' comes from English 'address'.
アドレス帳に友達の住所を書いた。
I wrote my friend's address in the address book.
A contact list on a smartphone, email client, or computer application.
Refers to contact information or a contact list. Often used for digital address books on phones.
スマホの連絡先に登録する。
I'll add it to my phone's contacts.
Also used for digital address books, especially in email clients or contact management apps.
メールのアドレス帳から選んでください。
Please select from the email address book.
Literally 'phone book', but can refer to a digital contact list on a phone. More commonly used for the phone's built-in contact app.
電話帳を開いて、彼の番号を探した。
I opened the address book and looked for his number.