送料（そうりょう、souryoう）
- shipping fee

The Japanese word 送料 (送料) means "shipping fee," "postage," or "delivery charges." It refers to the cost associated with transporting goods from the seller to the buyer. This includes the cost of packaging, handling, and the actual transportation itself.

⚫︎送料はいくらですか？ Translation: How much is the shipping fee? ⚫︎この商品の送料は無料です。 Translation: The shipping fee for this product is free. ⚫︎送料込みの価格です。 Translation: The price includes shipping.

送料 (送料) is used in various contexts related to online shopping, mail order, and any situation where goods are sent from one place to another. You'll commonly see it when making a purchase, checking the total cost, or discussing the expenses associated with receiving an item. It is a very common word in daily conversation related to goods delivery.

送料 (送料) is typically written using the kanji 送料. The reading is そうりょう in hiragana. There is only one common way to write this word.

There aren't many direct synonyms, but related terms include: ⚫︎ 配送料 (はいそうりょう) - delivery charge (similar to 送料) ⚫︎ 郵送料 (ゆうそうりょう) - postage (used more specifically for postal services)

There aren't direct antonyms, but you could consider the absence of a shipping fee as an opposite. ⚫︎ 無料 (むりょう) - free (meaning no charge, often seen with shipping as in "送料無料" - free shipping)

この商品は、送料が少し高いですが、品質が良いです。 ・Translation: This product has a slightly high shipping fee, but the quality is good. ・Explanation: This sentence describes a situation where the cost of shipping is a factor, but the quality of the item justifies the expense.

Amazonの送料は、Prime会員だと無料になることが多い。 ・Translation: Amazon's shipping is often free for Prime members. ・Explanation: This sentence explains that the shipping costs are waived if you are a Prime member.

The word 送料 (送料) is a compound word formed from: ⚫︎ 送 (そう) - to send, to ship ⚫︎ 料 (りょう) - fee, charge Therefore, it literally means "shipping fee" or "sending charge."