Translation guide
The English word 'email' can refer to the system, a message, or an address. In Japanese, it is commonly expressed with loanwords or native terms depending on context.
Referring to an individual email message that is sent or received.
The most common and casual way to say 'email' in Japanese. It can refer to both email and text messages on phones, so context clarifies.
I sent you an email.
Please check your email.
A slightly more formal or explicit term for email, often used in business or to distinguish from SMS.
Please contact us by email.
The formal, technical term for electronic mail. Used in official documents or IT contexts.
Referring to the address used to send and receive email.
Referring to the act of emailing or the email system in general.
In Japanese, メール can refer to both email and SMS/text messages, especially on mobile phones. To be clear, use Eメール or 電子メール for email, or specify SMS/ショートメール for text messages.
text message (literally 'mobile mail')
Change the email settings.
アドレス変わった？
Did your email address change?