郵送（ゆうそう、yuusoう）
- mailing

The Japanese word 郵送 (ゆうそう) means "mailing," "postal delivery," or "sending by mail." It refers to the act of sending something through the postal system. It's a general term and can be used for various types of items, from letters and packages to documents and goods. It emphasizes the process of sending something via the postal service.

⚫︎ 手紙を郵送する。 Translation: To mail a letter. ⚫︎ 荷物を郵送する。 Translation: To send a package by mail. ⚫︎ 請求書を郵送してください。 Translation: Please send the invoice by mail.

You can use 郵送 in various situations related to sending items through the postal service. It's appropriate when you are referring to the action of sending something through the mail or when giving instructions related to postal delivery. The word is quite formal and is suitable for business or official contexts. You can also use this word when talking about receiving mail.

郵送 is typically written with the kanji 郵 (meaning "post" or "mail") and 送 (meaning "to send"). The reading is always written in hiragana as ゆうそう. There are no significant variations in writing.

⚫︎ 発送（はっそう） - Shipping, dispatching ⚫︎ 投函（とうかん） - Posting (a letter) ⚫︎ 送付（そうふ） - Sending (usually for documents)

⚫︎ 受取（うけとり） - Receiving ⚫︎ 到着（とうちゃく） - Arrival

書類は郵送またはメールで送ってください。 ・Translation: Please send the documents by mail or email. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates using 郵送 in a request, indicating that the documents can be sent through the post office.

商品は郵送でお届けします。 ・Translation: The product will be delivered by mail. ・Explanation: This sentence clarifies that a product will be delivered via postal service.

The word 郵送 is a compound word formed from two kanji. 郵 (yuu) refers to "post" or "mail," and 送 (sou) means "to send." Therefore, 郵送 is a direct combination meaning "to send by post."