Translation of Japanese word "郵便局" to English
郵便局
ゆうびんきょく
[yuubinkyoku]
IPA: /yūbinkyoku/
Meaning
NounA place (building, office, shop, or counter) concerned with the business of delivering letters, post or mail and selling stamps, etc.
How to use
郵便局 (yuubinkyoku) — 'post office'. 郵便局員 — postal worker. 切手を買う — buy stamps.
🇬🇧 English
post office
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 郵便局
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ゆうびんきょく
Romaji Transcription: yuubinkyoku
Example Sentences
私は郵便局で郵便を送ります。
わたしはゆうびんきょくでゆうびんをそうります。
I send mail at a post office.
郵便局では、郵便が配っています。
ゆうびんきょくでは、ゆうびんがついています。
They deliver mail at a post office.
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Common phrases
- 郵便局に行く— go to post office
- 郵便局の窓口— post office counter
- 郵便局留め— post office delivery hold
Frequency rank: #504 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "郵便局" mean?▼
The Japanese word "郵便局" means "post office" in English.
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The word "郵便局" is read as "ゆうびんきょく" (yuubinkyoku). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A place where you can send and receive mail.".
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