Translation guide
In Japanese, the concept of a mail carrier is expressed with specific job titles that differ by employer and context. The most common and neutral term is 郵便配達員, while casual or everyday references often use 郵便屋さん. For formal or official contexts, 郵便集配人 or 郵便外務職員 may be used. Note that direct translations like 'メールキャリア' are not used.
The mail carrier delivers letters every morning.
Casual, friendly term often used by children or in informal contexts. Adds さん for politeness.
The mail carrier is here!
Descriptive phrase meaning 'the person who delivers mail'. Slightly more roundabout but natural.
The mail carrier brought a package.
Used in official documents, job titles, or when referring to the position formally.
When referring to a mail carrier in specific roles or historical contexts.
Historical term for a courier or express messenger in pre-modern Japan. Not used for modern mail carriers.
The courier carried the letter.
Do not use メールキャリア or 郵便キャリア; these are not natural Japanese. Stick to the terms listed above.
I was hired as a mail carrier.