This is the 5798th most frequent Japanese word.
はがき
Postcard.
Here, 'はがき' is used to mean 'postcard,' a common use in everyday communication.
昨日、友達から素敵なはがきをもらいました。
Yesterday, I received a nice postcard from a friend.
In this sentence, 'はがき' refers to postcards, often sold at tourist locations as souvenirs.
旅行の途中で珍しいはがきを買いました。
During my trip, I bought some unusual postcards.
Here, 'はがき' highlights its function as a medium for conveying messages.