English–Japanese

“express mail” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisokutatsu

Example

明日の朝、速達で手紙を送ります。asu no asa soku tatsu de te gami o oku ri ma su

I will send the letter by express mail tomorrow morning.

Illustration for 速達 (express mail)

How to say “express mail” in Japanese

“Express mail” in Japanese is 速達 (sokutatsu).

Focuses on shortening the delivery time of mail by giving it faster handling than ordinary post.

Full entry for 速達: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 速達

この封筒は速達でお願いします。ko no fū tō wa soku tatsu de o nega i shi ma su

Please send this envelope by express mail.

Tips for using 速達

  • English speakers may associate express mail with express trains because both uses of express describe quicker movement than the regular service.

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