住所
jūsho[d͡ʑɨːɕo̞]
In Japanese, the English word 'address' can be translated as 住所 (jūsho) or 宛名 depending on the context.
Meaning: description of the location of a property, direction for correspondence (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 住所 | jūsho | [d͡ʑɨːɕo̞] (narrow) |
| 宛名 | atena | [a̠te̞na̠] (narrow) |
住所 is the standard term used when providing your residence information or filling out official forms. It refers to the description of the location of a property. If you need to mention a postcode in Japanese, you would use 郵便番号 (ゆうびんばんごう).
Which one should you use?
Use 住所 when referring to the physical location of a house or building. In contrast, use 宛名 when referring specifically to the name or address written on an envelope or package to indicate the recipient.
How does it change in a sentence?
住所 is a noun and does not change its form based on plurality or case.
How do you pronounce it?
jūsho
Did you know?
- In Japan, many addresses do not use street names at all, but instead use a system of numbers based on blocks and buildings.
- When writing a 住所, the order is the exact opposite of English, starting with the much larger prefecture and ending with the specific building number.
- When filling out a 住所 on an official document, people often use the abbreviation 〒 before their postal code to signify the start of the mailing information.
Examples in context
- これが住所です。Here's the address.This sentence is useful for stating your address using 住所.Tatoeba #218870 by small_snow, translation #56186 by CK
- 住所はどこなの？What is your address?This sentence is useful for asking for someone's address using 住所.Tatoeba #10946676 by bunbuku, translation #370710 by saeb
- 住所をメールして。Text me the address.This sentence is useful for requesting an address via email using 住所.Tatoeba #11390403 by small_snow, translation #3727560 by CM
- 申し訳ありませんが、お宅の住所を教えていただけますか？Excuse me, but could you please tell me your address?
- この書類には日本の住所が必要です。This document requires a Japanese address.
- 明日遊びに行くんだけど、住所教えてよ。I'm going to come hang out tomorrow, so tell me your address.
- メールのアドレスを教えてくれない？Can you give me your email address?
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Example conversation
Ren and Himari are talking in a cafe about sending a package.
- 蓮 Ren荷物を送りたいんだけど、住所を教えてくれる？Nimotsu o okuritai ndakedo, juusho o oshiete kureru?I want to send a package, could you tell me your address?
- 陽葵 Himariいいよ。はい、これ私の住所だよ。Ii yo. Hai, kore watashi no juusho da yo.Sure. Here, this is my address.
- 蓮 Renありがとう。これで間違いなく届くね。Arigatou. Kore de machigainaku todoku ne.Thanks. It will arrive without any mistakes with this.
- 陽葵 Himariうん、よろしくね。Un, yoroshiku ne.Yeah, thanks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “address” translations and entries 住所, 宛名, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
