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貴殿

きでん

you (formal, written, to a man)

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Examples

  1. 貴殿のご意見を伺いたく存じます。

    きでんのごいけんをうかがいたくぞんじます。

    I would like to hear your opinion.

  2. 貴殿宛てに書面を送付いたしました。

    きでんあてにしょめんをそうふいたしました。

    We have sent a document addressed to you.

  3. 貴殿の速やかなご対応をお願い申し上げます。

    きでんのすみやかなごたいおうをおねがいもうしあげます。

    We request your prompt response.

Common patterns

貴殿宛て
addressed to you
貴殿におかれましては
as for you (formal)
貴殿のご対応
your response

Memory tip

A document-only 'you', common in legal notices and demand letters, where its stiffness is exactly the point. Traditionally it addresses a man; for a company you write 貴社 instead.

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