速達(そくたつ)

そくたつ
noun
express mail, special delivery
1. express mail, special delivery
A postal service that delivers mail faster than regular service for an additional fee.
急(いそ)ぎなので速達(そくたつ)で送(おく)ってください。
Please send it by express mail since it's urgent.
速達(そくたつ)なら明日(あした)届(とど)きます。
If sent by express, it will arrive tomorrow.
速達(そくたつ)料金(りょうきん)は別途(べっと)かかります。
Express mail charges are separate.

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.

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Added 2026.1.14 7:31 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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