宛名

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 宛名, read あてな, means the person to whom a letter or parcel is addressed, or that person's name.
• Basic usage: It is used for writing the recipient's name on an envelope or checking whether a parcel names the correct recipient.
  • 封筒の表に宛名を丁寧に書いた。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• The recipient compared with 住所
  • 宛名 identifies whom something is sent to, while 住所 identifies the person's address.