Expressions of Japanese Postal Language, Complete with Example Sentences - Vocabulary of Other Public Places

Kapanlagi.com - Learning Japanese is not just about anime or manga, but also about everyday life. One important aspect of communication is understanding vocabulary related to public places, including Japanese postal language.

This article will delve deeply into expressions and vocabulary related to Japanese postal language, complete with practical example sentences that you can use in daily conversations. Additionally, we will explore various other public place vocabularies.

So, for those of you who are curious, here is Japanese postal language, complete with example sentences and vocabulary of other public places. Let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Post Office in Japanese

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The post office in Japanese is referred to as "Yubinkyoku". This word consists of three kanji characters: "yu" which means "post" or "letter", then "bin" which means "convenience" or "ease", and "kyoku" which means "bureau" or "office". When combined, these three characters form the concept of "an office that handles postal matters".

In Japan, post offices play an important role in the daily lives of people. In addition to serving mail and package delivery, yubinkyoku also often functions as a post bank (yucho), offering financial services such as savings, money transfers, and bill payments. Japanese post offices are known for their distinctive red logo.

They are widely spread across the country, from big cities to small villages, making them one of the most accessible and trusted institutions by the Japanese public. For those who want to understand further, here are 5 example sentences using the word yubinkyoku or post office in Japanese along with their meanings:

1. "Yubinkyoku wa eki no chikaku ni arimasu."

Meaning: The post office is located near the station.

2. "Ashita, yubinkyoku ni itte kozutsumi wo okuru hitsuyo ga arimasu."

Meaning: Tomorrow, I need to go to the post office to send a package.

3. "Kono yubinkyoku wa nijuyojikan eigyo shiteimasu."

Meaning: This post office is open 24 hours.

4. "Yubinkyoku de kitte wo kaimashita."

Meaning: I bought stamps at the post office.

5. "Moyori no yubinkyoku wa doko desu ka?"

Meaning: Where is the nearest post office?

2. Vocabulary of Other Public Places

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After learning the Japanese term for post office, KLovers can also learn other common place terms besides the Japanese term for post office. Remember that some of these words are adaptations from English into Japanese, while others are original Japanese words.

For that, here is a list of vocabulary for common places or workplaces other than the Japanese term for post office in Japanese along with their meanings:

1. Kaisha - Company

2. Ofisu - Office

3. Ginkou - Bank

4. Byouin - Hospital

5. Gakkou - School

6. Resutoran - Restaurant

7. Hoteru - Hotel

8. Toshokan - Library

9. Koujou - Factory

10. Mise - Store

11. Supaa - Supermarket

12. Depaato - Department store

13. Yakkyoku - Pharmacy

14. Biyouin - Beauty salon

15. Shiyakusho - City hall

16. Keisatsusho - Police station

17. Shobousho - Fire station

18. Housou kyoku - Broadcasting station

19. Daigaku - University

20. Shuppansha - Publisher

21. Horitsu jimusho - Law office

22. Shika - Dental clinic

23. Dobutsuen - Zoo

24. Bijutsukan - Art museum

25. Gekijou - Theater

26. Sutajio - Studio

27. Juku - Tutoring place

28. Hoikuen - Childcare center

29. Takushii noriba - Taxi stand

30. Eki - Station

31. Kukou - Airport

32. Hanbaijo - Sales place

33. Insatsujo - Printing house

34. Riyouten - Barber

35. Seisouka - Cleaning company

36. Ryokan - Traditional Japanese inn

37. Kyuujou - Stadium

38. Puuru - Swimming pool

39. Jimusho - Administrative office

40. Kouminkan - Community center

41. Ryouriten - Restaurant

42. Kissa - Cafe

43. Izakaya - Japanese-style pub

44. Youchien - Kindergarten

45. Boeki gaisha - Trading company

46. Eigakan - Cinema

47. Shogakkou - Elementary school

48. Chuugakkou - Junior high school

49.Koko - Senior high school

50.Daigakuin - Graduate school

That is the Japanese postal vocabulary that you can know. By understanding this vocabulary, you will be better prepared to face common situations when in Japan or communicating.

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