切手

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JLPT:N5
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1A postage stamp affixed to mail to show that postage has been paid.

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封筒に切手を一枚貼って、ポストに投函した。

I put one stamp on the envelope and dropped it in the mailbox.

郵便局で切手を買ってから、荷物を送った。

I bought stamps at the post office before sending the package.

この手紙には切手が足りないので、もう一枚貼ってください。

This letter doesn't have enough postage, so please add another stamp.

祖母は切手収集が趣味で、古い切手をたくさん持っている。

My grandmother collects stamps as a hobby and has many old ones.

2A merchandise certificate that can be exchanged for goods, like a gift voucher; short for 商品切手. Distinct from a postage stamp.

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結婚のお祝いに商品切手を贈った。

I gave a merchandise certificate as a wedding gift.

デパートの切手をお中元にいただいた。

I received a department store merchandise certificate as a mid-year gift.