Archaic term for a written message or letter. Not used in modern Japanese; encountered only in historical texts or classical contexts.
In old documents, the expression 'send a letter' (簡牘を送る) can be found.
Archaic kanji spelling for 'letter' or 'missive'. The reading かんどく is standard for this form.
Variant archaic spelling. The reading かんどく is standard for this form.
A Sino-Japanese word from Chinese 簡牘, originally denoting bamboo and wooden writing slips and subsequently writings, documents, or letters.