short letter; brief note
Rare, literary term for a short letter or note. Not used in everyday conversation; found in older or formal written contexts.
I received a short letter from him.
Humble, rare term used to refer to one's own letter. It is self-deprecating and would be used in very formal or old-fashioned correspondence.
I sent you a brief letter the other day. (humble)
Rare kanji spelling for a short letter or note. The character 寸 suggests brevity, and 簡 suggests a letter or document.
Alternate rare kanji spelling. 翰 is an old character for a writing brush or letter, giving a more literary feel.
Composed of 寸 (a small unit of length, suggesting brevity) and 簡 (a letter or document). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the compound is a literary coinage for a short letter.