Kanji: 宛 (Addressed To/For)
The kanji 宛 primarily means "addressed to," "directed to," or "for." It is used to indicate the recipient of a letter, package, or message, or to denote something being allotted for a specific purpose.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): エン (en)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): あ（て）(ate)
Common Words & Usage:
〇〇宛 (〇〇-ate) - Suffix. Addressed to 〇〇, for 〇〇.
宛先 (atesaki) - Noun. Address, destination (on mail).
宛名 (atena) - Noun. Addressee's name.
一宛 (hitoate) - Adverb. Approximately, about.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: この手紙は田中さん宛です。
Romaji: Kono tegami wa Tanaka-san ate desu.
English: This letter is addressed to Mr./Ms. Tanaka.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 宛 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.