English–Japanese

“post office” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyūbinkyoku

Example

郵便局はどこですか。yū bin kyoku wa do ko de su ka

Where is the post office?

Illustration for 郵便局 (post office)

How to say “post office” in Japanese

“Post office” in Japanese is 郵便局 (yūbinkyoku).

A place where mail is accepted, processed, and sent, often along with related public services.

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

Example sentences with 郵便局

今日は郵便局で切手を買います。kyō wa yū bin kyoku de kitte o ka i ma su

Today I buy stamps at the post office.

祖母に荷物を送るため、郵便局へ行きます。so bo ni ni motsu o oku ru ta me yū bin kyoku e i ki ma su

I go to the post office to send a package to my grandmother.

Tips for using 郵便局

  • In Japan, many 郵便局 (yūbinkyoku) provide banking and insurance services as well as handling mail, so the word can refer to more than a place for letters.

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