差出人

• Reading: さしだしにん
• Romaji: sashidashinin
• Kanji breakdown: 差 (sa) — difference, extend; 出 (shutsu/da) — put out, send; 人 (nin/hito) — person
• Pronunciation: /sa.ɕi.da.ɕi.ni.ɴ/

Meaning

Sender; the person who sends mail, a package, or a message.

A compound noun used primarily in postal and correspondence contexts. Refers to the person whose name and address appear on the envelope or package as the sender. Also used for email senders. The counterpart is 受取人 (ukétorinin, recipient).

Examples

1. 封筒の裏に差出人の名前が書いてあった。 The sender's name was written on the back of the envelope.
2. 差出人不明の荷物が届いて不安になった。 A package from an unknown sender arrived and I got worried.
3. メールの差出人を確認してから開くようにしている。 I make sure to check the sender of an email before opening it.

Usage Guide

Context: postal mail, email, packages

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 差出 (sashidashi, sending out — 差 'to extend' + 出 'to put out') + 人 (nin, person). Literally 'the person who puts something out,' a straightforward descriptive compound.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal