速達(そくたつ)

速達(そくたつ) is a Japan Post service that delivers mail faster than regular mail. It's useful for time-sensitive documents.

Postal service types

• 普通(ふつう)郵便(ゆうびん): regular mail
• 速達(そくたつ): express mail
• 書留(かきとめ): registered mail
• レターパック: Letter Pack (flat-rate envelope)
• ゆうパック: parcel service

Usage

• 速達(そくたつ)で送(おく)る: to send by express mail
• 速達(そくたつ)料金(りょうきん): express mail fee
• 速達(そくたつ)の赤(あか)いスタンプ: red "express" stamp

Note: Express mail typically arrives the next day within Japan.