Wednesday, September 28, 2011

How to address someone in a letter in Japan?

Question:


I am writing an email to a Japanese person and I want to address him in Japanese style.
Let's say his name is Hiroshi Satou, PhD.

In English: "Dear Dr. Satou,"

In Japanese?

Answer:


If his name is 佐藤弘

佐藤弘先生 (common)

医学博士 佐藤弘様 (official/formal letter)

- professor -
○○大学 佐藤弘先生 (common)
○○大学xx医学部教授 佐藤弘様 (official/formal letter)

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