Translation guide
A mailing list is a list of email addresses used to send messages to a group of people. In Japanese, the term is often borrowed directly from English, but there are also native expressions.
A list of email addresses used to send messages to multiple recipients at once.
The most common and direct translation, borrowed from English. Used in both casual and business contexts.
メーリングリストに登録しました。
I subscribed to the mailing list.
メーリングリストで情報を共有しましょう。
Let's share information via the mailing list.
Literally 'distribution list'. Used in more technical or business settings, often for email or message distribution systems.
配信リストを作成して、顧客にメールを送ります。
We create a mailing list and send emails to customers.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'list for sending mass emails'. Used when clarity is needed, but it's wordy.
メールの一斉送信リストを管理しています。
I manage the mailing list for mass emails.
メーリングリスト is a general term for any email list used for group communication. メルマガ (short for メールマガジン) specifically refers to email newsletters or subscription-based content, often used in marketing.
会社のメーリングリストで会議の案内を送った。
I sent a meeting notice via the company mailing list.
このメルマガを購読すると、割引クーポンがもらえます。
If you subscribe to this mailing list, you can get discount coupons.
Often shortened to 'メルマガ'. Refers specifically to email newsletters or subscription-based mailing lists, commonly used for marketing or content distribution.
このメルマガは毎週金曜日に配信されます。
This mailing list is delivered every Friday.