{"id":30325,"date":"2023-10-12T18:35:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T09:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/uncategorized\/nengajo-japan-new-years-cards\/"},"modified":"2023-12-21T15:09:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T06:09:37","slug":"nengajo-japan-new-years-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/en\/culture\/japanese-new-year\/nengajo-japan-new-years-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Nengaj\u014d: Sent to whom? How to write?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In an era where communication has become extremely simple, in Japan, the habit of sending Nengaj\u014d (\u5e74\u8cc0\u72b6) is still maintained every New Year..<br\/>Nengaj\u014d are more than just New Year&#8217;s greetings, their thoughtfulness and tangibility help people feel closer and more connected to each other.<\/p>\n\n<p>As a foreigner living in Japan, you may wonder:<\/p>\n\n<p>\u201cWho can I write Nengaj\u014d to?\u201d<br\/>\u201cHow to write Nengaj\u014d?\u201d<br\/>\u201cWhen do I need to send Nengaj\u014d to ensure the other party receives it on January 1?\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, I will provide detailed information about the suitable recipients for sending Nengaj\u014d, as well as the process of writing and sending them to help you prepare a perfect Nengaj\u014d card.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Who should I send Nengaj\u014d to?<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Nengaj\u014d can be sent to anyone you like<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>You can send Nengaj\u014d to anyone you like and want to maintain a long-term relationship with.<br\/>It could be distant relatives, people who always help you in life, close friends, colleagues or customers at work&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<p>Note that once you send Nengaj\u014d to someone, in principle you need to keep sending it to that person throughout the following years.<br\/>It is considered very rude in Japan to stop sending Nengaj\u014d without warning, so you should be selective and only send to people you really want to connect with.<\/p>\n\n<p>In case you want to stop sending Nengaj\u014d, please refer to the content &#8220;<a href=\"#nengajo_stop\" class=\"ek-link\">How to handle when you want to stop sending Nengaj\u014d <\/a>&#8221; at the end of the article.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Respond early when receiving Nengaj\u014d<\/h3>\n\n<p>On January 1st, check your mailbox to see if you&#8217;ve received a Nengaj\u014d from someone to whom you haven&#8217;t sent a Nengaj\u014d.<br\/>If you have, quickly retrieve your spare Nengaj\u014d and respond promptly to the sender.<\/p>\n\n<p>According to custom in Japan, Nengaj\u014d needs to reach the recipient by January 7, so you need to send Nengaj\u014d a response before January 5.<\/p>\n\n<p>Afterward, save the sender&#8217;s information in your contacts for easy sending of Nengaj\u014d in the following year.<br\/>Certainly, if you feel you cannot maintain sending Nengaj\u014d, it&#8217;s also acceptable to inform them.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Do not send Nengaj\u014d to someone who has been bereaved in the past year<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mochu-hagaki.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mochu-hagaki.jpeg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mochu-hagaki-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mochu-hagaki-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moch\u016b Hagaki<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Note that you should not send Nengaj\u014d to people who have had a bereavement in the family in the past year.<\/p>\n\n<p>So how do you know if your acquaintance is in mourning or not to avoid it?<br\/>Don&#8217;t worry, because they will notify you through a postcard called Moch\u016b Hagaki (\u55aa\u4e2d\u306f\u304c\u304d).<\/p>\n\n<p>In case Moch\u016b Hagaki arrives after you have sent Nengaj\u014d, quickly call your acquaintance to apologize and send your condolences. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">How to write Nengaj\u014d<\/h2>\n\n<p>Basically, the front of the Nengaj\u014d will be write the information of the recipient and the sender, and the back of the Nengaj\u014d will be write the greetings.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">How to write the front of Nengaj\u014d<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_kakikata_4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30315\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain;width:840px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_kakikata_4.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_kakikata_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_kakikata_4-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nengaj\u014d sent to one person (left) and sent to two people (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>There are 5 pieces of information you need to write on the front of the Nengaj\u014d.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h5\">1. Recipient&#8217;s postal code<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write horizontally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write in normal numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h5\">2. Recipient address<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write vertically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not write close to the edge of the paper, but keep a distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write in full, do not omit the province name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S\u1ed1 ghi b\u1eb1ng ch\u1eef H\u00e1n<br>V\u00ed d\u1ee5:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shibak\u014den 4-2-8: \u829d\u516c\u5712\u56db<span style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-background\">\u30fc<\/span>\u4e8c<span style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-background\">\u30fc<\/span>\u516b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room 990: \u4e5d\u4e5d\u3007\u53f7\u5ba4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u203b The hyphen in the address must also be written vertically to avoid confusion with the number 1 (\u4e00) in Kanji.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h5\">3. Recipient name<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write vertically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write in large letters right in the middle of Nengaj\u014d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write the representative&#8217;s name below the last name and write the names of other family members in the same size on the left<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the recipient&#8217;s family is large, you can write\u300c\u3054\u5bb6\u65cf\u5fa1\u4e00\u540c\u69d8\u300d(meaning: &#8220;And family&#8221;) next to the representative&#8217;s name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h5\">4. Sender&#8217;s address and name<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write vertically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write in small letters, the entire content should preferably fit within the width of the stamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>S\u1ed1 ghi b\u1eb1ng ch\u1eef H\u00e1n<br>V\u00ed d\u1ee5:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ch\u016b\u014d 1-5-8: \u4e2d\u592e\u4e00<span style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-background\">\u30fc<\/span>\u4e94<span style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-background\">\u30fc<\/span>\u516b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room 514: \u4e94\u4e00\u56db\u53f7\u5ba4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\u203b The hyphen in the address must also be written vertically to avoid confusion with the number 1 (\u4e00) in Kanji.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h5\">5. Sender&#8217;s postal code<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write horizontally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write in normal numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">How to write the back of Nengaj\u014d<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo-kakikata-ura.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo-kakikata-ura.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo-kakikata-ura-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo-kakikata-ura-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Back view of Nengaj\u014d<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The back of the Nengaj\u014d already has a greeting written on it, so it&#8217;s okay if you don&#8217;t write anything else. However, if possible, write a few more words to make the recipient feel warmer.<\/p>\n\n<p>Below are some simple New Year greetings in Japanese that can be used in many situations: <\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-pen\"><\/i> \u660e\u3051\u307e\u3057\u3066\u304a\u3081\u3067\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059<br\/>\u4eca\u5e74\u3082\u3069\u3046\u305e\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3059<br\/>(Meaning: Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support this year.)<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-pen\"><\/i> \u5e78\u591a\u304d\u4e00\u5e74\u3068\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3088\u3046\u306b<br\/>(Meaning: Wishing you a prosperous year)<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-pen\"><\/i> \u7d20\u6575\u306a\u4e00\u5e74\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3088\u3046\u306b<br\/>(Meaning: I hope you have a wonderful year)<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-pen\"><\/i> \u7686\u69d8\u306e\u3054\u5065\u5eb7\u3068\u3054\u591a\u5e78\u3092\u5fc3\u304b\u3089\u304a\u7948\u308a\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3059<br\/>\u672c\u5e74\u3082\u3069\u3046\u305e\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u7533\u3057\u4e0a\u3052\u307e\u3059<br\/>(Meaning: I sincerely wish you all good health and happiness. Thank you for your continued support this year.)<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-pen\"><\/i> \u3059\u3070\u3089\u3057\u3044\u4e00\u5e74\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3088\u3046\u5fc3\u304b\u3089\u304a\u7948\u308a\u7533\u3057\u4e0a\u3052\u307e\u3059<br\/>\u672c\u5e74\u3082\u3069\u3046\u305e\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3059<br\/>(Meaning: I sincerely wish you a wonderful year. Thank you for your continued support this year.)<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-pen\"><\/i> \u6628\u5e74\u4e2d\u306f\u3044\u308d\u3044\u308d\u3068\u304a\u4e16\u8a71\u306b\u306a\u308a\u5fc3\u3088\u308a\u304a\u793c\u7533\u3057\u4e0a\u3052\u307e\u3059<br\/>\u4eca\u5e74\u3082\u3069\u3046\u305e\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3059<br\/>(Meaning: Thank you very much for all your help over the last year. I look forward to your continued support this year.)<\/p>\n\n<p>\u203b Note: Do not write the punctuation mark\u300c\u3002\u300dbecause this mark represents the end or division and is not suitable for New Year&#8217;s cards.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">How to send Nengaj\u014d<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_okurikata-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_okurikata-1.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_okurikata-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_okurikata-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">How to send<\/h4>\n\n<p>You can send Nengaj\u014d by submitting it directly to the post office or putting Nengaj\u014d in any mailbox you come across on the street.<br\/>When putting Nengaj\u014d in the mailbox, put it in the Nenga Y\u016bbin (\u5e74\u8cc0\u90f5\u4fbf) slot to make sorting Nengaj\u014d faster and more accurate.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Sending time<\/h4>\n\n<p>The post office accepts Nengaj\u014d from December 15th to January 5th every year.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Sending time<\/th><th>Receiving time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Before December 14<\/td><td>In year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December 15 ~ December 25<\/td><td>January 1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December 26 ~ December 28<\/td><td>January 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December 29 ~ January 5<\/td><td>The latest is January 7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p>According to Japanese custom, Nengaj\u014d needs to reach the recipient before January 7.<br\/>If this cannot be guaranteed, replace Nengaj\u014d with Kanch\u016b-mimai (\u5bd2\u4e2d\u898b\u821e\u3044, cold season greeting card) and send it to the other person before February 4.<br\/>Kanch\u016b-mimai will be sold at post offices and convenience stores after New Year so you can easily find and buy it.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Sending fee<\/h4>\n\n<p>If Nengaj\u014d is sold at a post office or convenience store, the purchase price includes shipping fees, so you do not need to pay any additional fees.<br\/>If it&#8217;s a homemade Nengaj\u014d, you&#8217;ll need to affix a 63 yen price stamp before sending it.<\/p>\n\n<p>In case you want to send Nengaj\u014d abroad, you need to add a 37 yen stamp.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Where to buy Nengaj\u014d and how much does it cost?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_2024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_2024.jpeg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_2024-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_2024-768x518.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>Nengaj\u014d can be easily purchased at post offices or convenience stores from early November.<br\/>Each Nengaj\u014d costs about 100 yen ~ 200 yen depending on the paper material and cuteness.<\/p>\n\n<p>There are hundreds of different designs to choose from, most of which will feature Eto (\u5e72\u652f) \u2013 the zodiac animal for the coming year. For example, 2024 is the year of the Dragon, so Nengaj\u014d will be filled with images of flying Dragons. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\">You can also make your own Nengaj\u014d using free websites.<br\/>However, sending homemade Nengaj\u014d is a bit more complicated. Specifically, you need to note the following:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dimensions: horizontal 90mm~107mm, vertical 140mm~154mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: 2g~6g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needs 63 yen stamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write\u300c\u5e74\u8cc0\u300din red pen right below the stamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write \u201cPOSTCARD\u201d on the front of Nengaj\u014d in letters large enough for postal staff to recognize<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Some other interesting information about Nengaj\u014d <\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Participate in the Nengaj\u014d lottery<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_lottery.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_lottery.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_lottery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_lottery-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>If the Nengaj\u014d you receive has a sequence of 6 numbers in the lower right corner, it is a sign that you have a chance to participate in the Nengaj\u014d lottery game.<br\/>The winning results will be announced by Japan Post around mid-January every year. The lucky winner can receive a set of stamps, candy or even cash of considerable value.<\/p>\n\n<p>Although the probability of winning is not high, this may be your lucky year, so don&#8217;t forget to check the results!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Do not throw away leftover Nengaj\u014d or misspelled Nengaj\u014d<\/h3>\n\n<p>For leftover Nengaj\u014d or misspelled Nengaj\u014d, you can take it to the post office to exchange for a new stamp or postcard.<\/p>\n\n<p>There will be a fee of 5 yen for each Nengaj\u014d you want to exchange, but this is actually a very reasonable price compared to discarding the Nengaj\u014d without getting anything in return.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\" id=\"nengajo_stop\">How to handle when you want to stop sending Nengaj\u014d<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_jitai.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_jitai.jpg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_jitai-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nengajo_jitai-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>There are also cases where you cannot keep sending Nengaj\u014d, in which case you need to notify your acquaintance to avoid being rude.<\/p>\n\n<p>If he\/ she is someone you can meet or message, notify them before December, ideally before they prepare to send out Nengaj\u014d.<\/p>\n\n<p>Or you can also use Nengaj\u014d this year instead of announcements.<br\/>Below is a sample paragraph when you want to stop sending Nengaj\u014d.<\/p>\n\n<p><i class=\"fas fa-pen\"><\/i> \u660e\u3051\u307e\u3057\u3066\u304a\u3081\u3067\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059<br\/>\u8aa0\u306b\u52dd\u624b\u306a\u304c\u3089<br\/>\u672c\u5e74\u3092\u3082\u3061\u307e\u3057\u3066\u5e74\u8cc0\u72b6\u306e\u304a\u4ed8\u304d\u5408\u3044\u3092\u8f9e\u9000\u3055\u305b\u3066\u9802\u304d\u307e\u3059<br\/>\u3053\u308c\u304b\u3089\u306f\u30e1\u30fc\u30eb\u3084LINE\u3067<br\/>\u65b0\u5e74\u306b\u9650\u3089\u305a\u30e1\u30c3\u30bb\u30fc\u30b8\u306e\u3084\u308a\u53d6\u308a\u304c\u3067\u304d\u308c\u3070\u3068\u601d\u3063\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059<br\/>\u3069\u3046\u305e\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3059<br\/>2024\u5e74 \u5143\u65e5<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\">Meaning:<\/p>\n\n<p>Happy New Year!<br\/>Regrettably, I will be discontinuing the tradition of exchanging New Year&#8217;s cards as of this year.<br\/>Moving forward, I hope we can communicate through email or LINE, not limited to the New Year.<br\/>Thank you for your understanding.<br\/>January 1, 2024<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n<p>Nengaj\u014d not only represents New Year&#8217;s greetings but also shows gratitude for the care your partner has given you in the past year.<br\/>So, with anyone you cherish and want to maintain a long-term relationship with, you can send Nengaj\u014d to them.<\/p>\n\n<p>To express your sincerity and avoid being rude, follow the prescribed writing style by writing the recipient and sender information vertically on the front, and writing a greeting on the back.<\/p>\n\n<p>And don&#8217;t forget to send Nengaj\u014d before December 25 to ensure the other person receives Nengaj\u014d on January 1, starting a wonderful new year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In an era where communication has become extremely simple, in Japan, the habit of sending Nengaj\u014d (\u5e74\u8cc0\u72b6) is still maintained every New Year..Nengaj\u014d are more than just New Year&#8217;s greetings, their thoughtfulness and tangibility help people feel closer and more connected to each other. 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