What does 書留 mean?
書留 is a Japanese noun meaning “registered mail” in English. It can also be translated as “(putting on) record” depending on context. It is written as 書留 in kanji, かきとめ in hiragana, and kakitome in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
この手紙は紛失するといけないから、書留にするがよい。
You had better get this letter registered for fear it should be lost.
君の新しい電話番号を手帳にかきとめさせてくれ。
Let me put down your new phone number in my notebook.