Translation guide
An email newsletter is a regularly distributed email publication about a specific topic. In Japanese, the English loanword メールマガジン (often shortened to メルマガ) is the most common term. Depending on context, other expressions like メールニュース or ニュースレター may be used.
The most common way to refer to an email newsletter in Japanese, suitable for most contexts.
Expressions used when talking about subscribing to or signing up for an email newsletter.
Common phrase for 'newsletter subscription' or 'sign up for a newsletter'.
メルマガ登録はこちらから。
Sign up for the newsletter here.
メルマガ is widely understood and used in everyday conversation and online, but in formal business settings, メールマガジン may be preferred.
メールマガジン specifically refers to email-based newsletters, while ニュースレター can refer to both print and digital newsletters. If the medium is email, メールマガジン is clearer.
The standard term for an email newsletter. Often abbreviated to メルマガ in casual contexts.
毎週メールマガジンを配信しています。
We send out an email newsletter every week.
メールマガジンに登録すると、最新情報が届きます。
If you subscribe to the email newsletter, you'll receive the latest information.
Abbreviation of メールマガジン. Very common in casual and online contexts.
このメルマガ、すごく役に立つよ。
This email newsletter is really useful.
Used when the newsletter is more news-focused. Less common than メールマガジン.
会社のメールニュースで新製品の発表を知りました。
I learned about the new product announcement through the company's email news.
The English word 'newsletter' borrowed into Japanese. Can refer to both print and email newsletters, but in context it may imply email. Less common than メールマガジン.
当社のニュースレターは毎月発行されます。
Our company's newsletter is published monthly.
Formal way to say 'subscribe to an email newsletter'.
メールマガジンを購読するには、こちらのフォームにご記入ください。
To subscribe to the email newsletter, please fill out this form.