Translation guide
The most common and natural way to say 'email address' in Japanese is メールアドレス (mēru adoresu), often shortened to メアド (meado) in casual contexts. In formal or written situations, 電子メールアドレス (denshi mēru adoresu) may be used. When asking for someone's email address, typical phrases include メールアドレスを教えてください (Please tell me your email address) or simply メアド教えて (Tell me your email address) in casual speech.
メールアドレスを教えてください。
What is your email address?
私のメールアドレスは...です。
My email address is ...
The standard way to refer to an email address in most situations.
The most common and widely understood term for 'email address'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese.
メールアドレスを教えてください。
Please tell me your email address.
ここにメールアドレスを入力してください。
Please enter your email address here.
A common abbreviation of メールアドレス, used in casual conversation and texting. Not suitable for formal contexts.
メアド教えて！
Tell me your email address!
新しいメアド作ったよ。
I made a new email address.
A more formal or technical term, literally 'electronic mail address'. Rarely used in everyday conversation; more common in written documents or technical contexts.
電子メールアドレスをご記入ください。
Please fill in your email address.
Phrases used when requesting an email address from someone.
Polite and standard way to ask for someone's email address.
すみません、メールアドレスを教えてください。
Excuse me, could you tell me your email address?
Casual way to ask for an email address among friends.
ねえ、メアド教えて。
Hey, tell me your email address.
Very polite and formal way to ask for an email address, suitable for business or formal situations.
恐れ入りますが、メールアドレスを伺ってもよろしいですか。
I'm sorry to trouble you, but may I ask for your email address?
Phrases used when providing your email address to someone.
Standard way to state your email address. Replace 〜 with the actual address.
私のメールアドレスは example@gmail.com です。
My email address is example@gmail.com.
Casual way to give your email address.
メアドは taro@example.com だよ。
My email address is taro@example.com.
How email address is referred to in forms, websites, or apps.
Used on most Japanese websites and forms.
メールアドレス（確認用）
Email address (for confirmation)
Sometimes seen in written contexts, but メールアドレス is more common.
Eメールアドレスを入力してください。
Please enter your email address.
メアド is very common in casual speech and text messages, but avoid using it in formal emails or business settings. Stick to メールアドレス in those cases.
While Eメール is sometimes seen in writing, メール is the standard word for email. Saying イーメールアドレス may sound unnatural in conversation.
私のメールアドレスに送ってください。
Please send it to my email address.
メールアドレスを忘れました。
I forgot my email address.