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.
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.
I sent a meeting notice via the company mailing list.
The most common and direct translation, borrowed from English. Used in both casual and business contexts.
I subscribed to the mailing list.
Let's share information via the mailing list.
Often shortened to 'メルマガ'. Refers specifically to email newsletters or subscription-based mailing lists, commonly used for marketing or content distribution.
This mailing list is delivered every Friday.
Literally 'distribution list'. Used in more technical or business settings, often for email or message distribution systems.
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.
I manage the mailing list for mass emails.
If you subscribe to this mailing list, you can get discount coupons.