Translation guide
A regularly distributed publication, typically about a specific topic or organization, sent to subscribers. In Japanese, the term depends on the medium and context.
A periodic email sent to subscribers with updates, news, or promotions.
The most common term for an email newsletter. Often abbreviated as メルマガ.
We send out a newsletter every week.
Abbreviation of メールマガジン. Very common in casual and business contexts.
Direct loanword from English. Used for both digital and print newsletters, but less common than メールマガジン for email.
A physical newsletter, often distributed within an organization or community.
A bulletin or newsletter for members of a group, association, or company.
The alumni association newsletter arrived.
A publication issued by an organization, often more formal and newspaper-like.
Also used for printed newsletters, especially in business or international contexts.
A circular notice passed around a neighborhood or small community. Not exactly a newsletter, but serves a similar function for local announcements.
A newsletter for employees within a company.
An in-house newsletter or bulletin for employees.
We introduced the new employees in the company newsletter.
Shorter form of 社内報, often used in company names or formal contexts.
It was published in the company newsletter.
メールマガジン specifically refers to email newsletters, while ニュースレター can be used for both email and print. In Japanese business, メルマガ is the most common term for email marketing newsletters.
We use an email newsletter delivery service.
Do not translate 'newsletter' as 新聞の手紙 or similar. Use the appropriate Japanese term based on medium and audience.
Do not translate 'newsletter' as 'newspaper letter'.
メルマガ登録はこちらから。
Sign up for the newsletter here.
Would you like to subscribe to our newsletter?
労働組合の機関紙を発行しています。
We publish the labor union's newsletter.
We print and distribute the company newsletter.
Please pass around the neighborhood association circular.