JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
拝啓
A formal opening salutation for letters, equivalent to Dear Sir or Madam.
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Other forms
敬具 keigu (the required closing phrase)
Salutation / Set Phrase
Dear Sir/Madam" / "To Whom It May Concern
A ceremonial opening word used at the very beginning of formal written correspondence to humbly address the recipient.
Example
拝啓 突然 の ご 連絡 失礼 いたします 。 先日 拝見 した 求人 について 質問 が あり 、 筆 を とり ました 。
To Whom It May Concern, I apologize for the sudden contact. I am writing because I have a question about the job posting I saw the other day.
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