address on an envelope; addressee
Refers to the written address or the name of the recipient on the front of an envelope, package, or similar item. Can also refer to the addressee themselves.
I carefully write the address on the envelope.
If the address is wrong, the letter won't arrive.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Less common variant; 表書き is preferred.
Compound of 表 (おもて, 'front') and 書き (かき, 'writing'), referring to writing on the front side of an envelope or package.