Meaning and Usage
"郵送" (ゆうそう) means "mailing" or "sending by post." It is a noun and can also be used as a verbal noun with する (郵送する) meaning "to mail/send by post."
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used in formal or business contexts when referring to sending documents, packages, or applications via postal services. It often appears in instructions or notices about how to submit materials.
Collocations and Patterns
- 郵送で (ゆうそうで): "by mail" — used to specify the method of sending.
- 郵送する (ゆうそうする): "to mail/send by post" — verbal noun form.
- 郵送の場合 (ゆうそうのばあい): "in case of mailing" — used to explain conditions or fees related to mailing.
Register and Politeness
"郵送" is neutral to formal and commonly used in written communication, official documents, and customer service contexts.
Common Learner Notes
Learners sometimes confuse "郵送" with "発送" (はっそう), which means "shipping" or "dispatching" and is often used for sending goods. "郵送" specifically refers to sending via postal mail. Remember to use "郵送" when emphasizing the postal service method.