Japanese Word · Beginner
メール便
a private courier service that delivers small packages or documents to a recipient's mailbox
Pronunciation: say メール便
Meaning
a private courier service that delivers small packages or documents to a recipient's mailbox
Example
2015年3月末で廃止となったクロネコメール便。重量は1kg以内、Ａ４封筒で厚さ1cm以内ならば82円、厚さ2cmまでなら164円で荷物を発送できるという格安サービスだっただけに、途方にくれた人も多かっただろう。
At the end of March 2015 Kuro-neko ended its mail-bin service. The service shipped packages under 1 kg, A4-size envelopes up to 1 cm thick for ¥82 and up to 2 cm for ¥164
Practice tips
- Practice メール便 out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for beginner-level learners.