synonym Comparative
拝啓
VS
冒頭
Differences Between "拝啓" and "冒頭"
Option A
拝啓
Meaning
Dear (Sir or Madam); To whom it may concern (opening of a letter)
Reading
はいけい (haikei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
拝啓、時下ますますご清栄のこととお慶び申し上げます。
Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this letter finds you in good health and prosperity.
Option B
冒頭
Meaning
beginning, opening (of a speech, text, discussion)
Reading
ぼうとう (boutou)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
スピーチの冒頭で、彼は今日のテーマを明確に述べた。
At the beginning of his speech, he clearly stated today's theme.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(Dear (Sir or Madam); To whom it may concern (opening of a letter))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 拝啓: A formal salutation used at the very beginning of a written letter, equivalent to "Dear Sir/Madam." It is always followed by a closing salutation like 敬具 (keigu). (手紙の冒頭に書く改まった挨拶語です。必ず結びの言葉である敬具とセットで使われます。)
- 冒頭: Refers specifically to the very start or introduction of a piece of writing, speech, or event. More formal than 始まり (hajimari).
- 拝啓: A formal salutation used at the very beginning of a written letter, equivalent to "Dear Sir/Madam." It is always followed by a closing salutation like 敬具 (keigu). (手紙の冒頭に書く改まった挨拶語です。必ず結びの言葉である敬具とセットで使われます。)
- 冒頭: Refers specifically to the very start or introduction of a piece of writing, speech, or event. More formal than 始まり (hajimari).
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