Japanese dictionary
How to say "post office" in Japanese
郵便局ゆうびんきょく · yūbinkyoku
"Post office" in Japanese is 郵便局 (yūbinkyoku). A red mailbox on the street is ポスト (posuto).
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Ways to say "post office" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 郵便局ゆうびんきょく · yūbinkyoku | Post office. |
| ポストぽすと · posuto | Mailbox (for sending); post box. |
| 郵便ゆうびん · yūbin | Mail; postal service. |
How to use it
Japanese post offices also offer banking and ATM services.
The postal mark 〒 is used before postal codes: 〒100-0001.
Example sentences
- 郵便局で荷物を送りました。Yūbinkyoku de nimotsu o okurimashita.I sent a package at the post office.
- 郵便局は何時まで開いていますか。Yūbinkyoku wa nanji made aite imasu ka.Until what time is the post office open?
- 手紙をポストに入れました。Tegami o posuto ni iremashita.I put the letter in the mailbox.
- 郵便局のATMでお金を下ろしました。Yūbinkyoku no ētīemu de okane o oroshimashita.I withdrew money at the post office ATM.
- 切手を三枚ください。Kitte o sanmai kudasai.Three stamps, please.
- 郵便番号を書いてください。Yūbin bangō o kaite kudasai.Please write the postal code.
Questions
What does 〒 mean?
〒 is the Japanese postal mark. It appears before postal codes, 郵便番号 (yūbin bangō), and on post offices.
Can you use an ATM at a Japanese post office?
Yes. Post office ATMs accept many foreign cards and are available in most towns.
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