How do you say "My address is on this paper." in Japanese?

"My address is on this paper." in Japanese is "住所はこの紙です。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘My address is on this paper.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "住所はこの紙です。" mean in English?

"住所はこの紙です。" means "My address is on this paper." in English. Usage tip: Very useful if writing or saying your address is difficult. [住所は] sets "address" as the topic, and the sentence points to the paper.

住所はこの紙です。

juusho wa kono kami desu

[joo-sho wah koh-noh kah-mee dess]

💬 Usage Tip: Very useful if writing or saying your address is difficult. [住所は] sets "address" as the topic, and the sentence points to the paper.

🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a smart strategy for foreigners. Staff usually appreciate clear written information, especially for tricky address details.

Phrase Breakdown

住所

juusho

[joo-sho]

address

Where a person lives; required for official registration.

Example

住所はこの紙です。

The address is on this paper.

はこの紙です

wa kono kami desu

is on this paper; this paper has it

Says that the address information is written on this sheet of paper.

Example

答えはこの紙です。

The answer is on this paper.

Words in this phrase

は

[wah]

topic marker

Marks the topic of the sentence; read wa.

Example

住所はこの紙です。

The address is on this paper.

この

kono

[koh-noh]

this

This, used before a noun near the speaker.

Example

住所はこの紙です。

The address is on this paper.

紙

kami

[kah-mee]

paper

Paper or document handed in at the office.

Example

住所はこの紙です。

The address is on this paper.

です

desu

[dess]

is; am; are

Polite form meaning is/am/are.

Example

住所はこの紙です。

The address is on this paper.

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