ポスト
ぽすと
noun
mailbox, post
1.
mailbox, postbox
A public box for depositing outgoing mail.
手紙をポストに入れる。
To put a letter in the mailbox.
赤いポストがあります。
There's a red mailbox.
角にポストがあるから、そこに入れてきて。
There's a mailbox on the corner, so go put it in there.
2.
post, position
A job or position (especially in business).
新しいポストに就く。
To take up a new position.
あのポストには経験が必要だ。
That position requires experience.
彼は部長のポストに就いた。
He took the position of department head.
ポスト is from English "post" and has two main meanings in Japanese.
SENSE 1 - MAILBOX:
Public red boxes where you deposit outgoing mail.
- 郵便ポスト: mailbox (full term)
- ポストに入れる: to put in the mailbox
- ポストに投函する: to mail (formal)
SENSE 2 - POSITION/POST:
A job position, especially in business or organizations.
- ポストに就く: to take a position
- 重要なポスト: important position
- ポストを狙う: to aim for a position
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japanese mailboxes are typically bright red (赤いポスト), making them easy to spot. There are two slots: 手紙・はがき (letters/postcards) and その他 (other mail/large items).
RELATED TERMS:
- 郵便局: post office
- 郵便配達: mail delivery
- 郵便受け: home mailbox (receiving mail)