Japanese word

郵送

Pronunciation

Romajiyūsō

Meaning

  • nounsending by mail

Example

申込書の郵送は無料です。mōshi komi sho no yū sō wa mu ryō de su

Sending the application form by mail is free.

Illustration for 郵送 (sending by mail)

More examples

合格通知は来週、郵送で届きます。gō kaku tsū chi wa rai shū yū sō de todo ki ma su

The acceptance notice will arrive by mail next week.

Core concept

Describes sending something through the postal system so that it reaches another person or place.

Common phrases

  • 郵送での申し込みyū sō de no mō shi ko mi

    application by mail

  • 郵送を希望するyū sō o ki bō su ru

    request delivery by mail

Similar words

送付sōfu: The act of sending a document or item to a person or organization, often in a formal context.
発送hassō: The act of sending goods or documents from one place to another by post or delivery service.

Definition in Japanese

郵便を利用して、書類や品物などを相手に送ること。yū bin o ri yō shi te sho rui ya shina mono na do o ai te ni oku ru ko to

Word origin

Combines 郵 (yū, "post") and 送 (sō, "send") to express sending through the postal system.

Usage tips

  • In practical Japanese notices, 郵送 (yūsō) is common for mailing forms and documents, while English often uses "mail" or "send by mail" in the same context.

Related words

  • 郵送するyūsōsurumailverb

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