Japanese dictionary
How to say "package" in Japanese
荷物にもつ · nimotsu
A "package" delivered to you is 荷物 (nimotsu). A mailed parcel is 小包 (kozutsumi). Product packaging is パッケージ (pakkēji).
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Ways to say "package" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 荷物にもつ · nimotsu | Package; luggage. |
| 小包こづつみ · kozutsumi | Parcel (by mail). |
| パッケージぱっけーじ · pakkēji | Package; packaging (product). |
| 宅配便たくはいびん · takuhaibin | Home delivery service; delivered package. |
How to use it
If you miss a delivery, you'll find a notice, 不在票 (fuzaihyō), in your mailbox.
A package deal, like a travel package, is パック or パッケージツアー.
Example sentences
- 荷物が届きました。Nimotsu ga todokimashita.A package arrived.
- 郵便局で小包を送りました。Yūbinkyoku de kozutsumi o okurimashita.I sent a parcel at the post office.
- 不在票が入っていました。Fuzaihyō ga haitte imashita.There was a missed-delivery notice.
- 荷物の再配達をお願いしました。Nimotsu no saihaitatsu o onegai shimashita.I requested redelivery of the package.
- 新しいパッケージのデザインを考えています。Atarashii pakkēji no dezain o kangaete imasu.We're working on a new package design.
- 宅配便で書類を送ります。Takuhaibin de shorui o okurimasu.I'll send the documents by courier.
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Questions
What is 不在票?
不在票 (fuzaihyō) is a missed-delivery notice. It has a phone number or QR code to schedule redelivery, 再配達 (saihaitatsu).
What is 宅配便?
宅配便 (takuhaibin) is a door-to-door delivery service. You can send packages from convenience stores too.
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