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宛てる · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 宛てる | 宛てない |
| Polite | 宛てます | 宛てません |
| Past polite | 宛てました | 宛てませんでした |
| Past | 宛てた | 宛てなかった |
| Te-form | 宛てて | 宛てないで |
| Desire | 宛てたい | 宛てたくない |
| Potential | 宛てられるalso 宛てれる | 宛てられないalso 宛てれない |
| Passive | 宛てられる | 宛てられない |
| Causative | 宛てさせる | 宛てさせない |
| Causative passive | 宛てさせられる | 宛てさせられない |
| Volitional | 宛てよう | |
| Polite volitional | 宛てましょう | |
| Imperative | 宛てろ | 宛てるな |
| Conditional | 宛てれば | 宛てなければ |
| Tara conditional | 宛てたら | 宛てなかったら |
Meanings
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
address (a letter, package, etc.)
Used specifically for writing the recipient's name and address on mail or parcels. Not used for addressing a person in speech.
Please address the envelope.
Who is this parcel addressed to?
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉宛てに〈物〉を送るto send something addressed to someone
I sent a package addressed to Mr. Tanaka.
- 〈場所〉に宛てるto address (mail) to a place or department
I sent the documents addressed to the head office.
Expressions
- 手紙を宛てるaddress a letter to someone