English–Japanese

“mailing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitōkan

Example

手紙を投函しました。te gami o tō kan shi ma shi ta

I mailed the letter.

Illustration for 投函 (mailing)

How to say “mailing” in Japanese

“Mailing” in Japanese is 投函 (tōkan).

Describes placing a letter or other mailable item into a collection box, focusing on the physical step that begins its delivery.

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

Example sentences with 投函

締め切りに間に合うよう、応募書類の投函を済ませました。shi me ki ri ni ma ni a u yō ō bo sho rui no tō kan o su ma se ma shi ta

I finished mailing the application documents in time for the deadline.

Tips for using 投函

  • In Japanese, 投函 (tōkan) usually names the moment a letter enters a mailbox, while 郵送 (yūsō) covers sending it through the postal service.

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