謹きん啓けい

interjection, noun

Dear Sir or Madam; Gentlemen

Formal, respectful opening phrase used in Japanese letters. Typically paired with a closing such as 敬白, 謹言, or 敬具. Used in business or official correspondence, not in casual writing.

• 謹きん啓けい、貴き社しゃますますご清せい栄えいのこととお喜よろこび申もうし上あげます。

  Dear Sirs, we are delighted to hear of your company's continued prosperity.

• 謹きん啓けい、時じ下かますますご清せい祥しょうのこととお慶よろこび申もうし上あげます。

  Dear Sir or Madam, I hope this letter finds you in good health.