noun
Dear ...; Dear Sir/Madam; To Whom It May Concern
Formal opening salutation in Japanese letters, equivalent to 'Dear ...' in English. Typically paired with the closing salutation 敬具 (けいぐ). Used in business and formal personal correspondence.
See also: 敬具
拝啓、春暖の候、貴社ますますご清栄のこととお慶び申し上げます。
Dear Sir/Madam, with the arrival of warm spring weather, I hope your company continues to prosper.
拝啓、先日は大変お世話になり、誠にありがとうございました。
Dear ..., thank you very much for your kind assistance the other day.