Translation guide
Japan Post (日本郵政) is a government-owned corporation offering postal, banking, and insurance services. This guide covers how to refer to the organization, its services, and related terms in Japanese.
Referring to Japan Post as a corporate entity or group.
The official name of the holding company. Used in formal contexts, news, and official documents.
日本郵政は民営化された。
Japan Post was privatized.
Refers to the entire Japan Post Group, including Japan Post Bank and Japan Post Insurance.
日本郵政グループは郵便局を運営している。
The Japan Post Group operates post offices.
Short for Japan Post, often used in compounds or news headlines.
Referring to the physical post office or the act of sending mail.
The standard word for a post office. Use this when talking about going to the post office or its services.
郵便局に行って切手を買った。
I went to the post office and bought stamps.
The official name of the postal service arm of Japan Post. Used on signs, websites, and official materials.
日本郵便の追跡サービスを使う。
Use Japan Post's tracking service.
Refers to the postal system or mail in general. Often used in compounds.
Referring specifically to the banking arm.
The common name for Japan Post Bank. Used in everyday conversation and on ATMs.
ゆうちょ銀行に口座を持っている。
I have an account at Japan Post Bank.
The formal, full name of Japan Post Bank. Rarely used in conversation.
日本郵政銀行は全国に支店がある。
Japan Post Bank has branches nationwide.
Referring to the insurance arm.
The common name for Japan Post Insurance. Used in conversation and on official materials.
かんぽ生命の保険に入っている。
I have insurance with Japan Post Insurance.
The formal name, rarely used outside official documents.
日本郵政保険の商品を検討する。
Consider Japan Post Insurance products.
The English name 'Japan Post' is sometimes used in Japanese, but it's not the natural way to refer to the organization. Use 日本郵政 or the specific service name instead.
Japan Post is a group of companies. When talking about mailing a letter, use 郵便局 or 日本郵便. For banking, use ゆうちょ銀行. For insurance, use かんぽ生命.
郵政民営化
postal privatization
郵便で書類を送った。
I sent the documents by mail.