Translation guide
The English word 'mailing' can refer to the act of sending something by mail, a batch of items sent, or a mailing list. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
Expressing the action of sending something through the postal system or electronically.
The most direct and common term for sending physical items by mail. Used as a noun or with する to form a verb.
Referring to a collection of mail items sent out at once, such as a mass mailing or a mailing of promotional materials.
Referring to a list of addresses used for sending information to multiple recipients.
English often uses 'mailing' as a noun (e.g., 'the mailing of letters'). In Japanese, it's more natural to use a noun like 郵送 or a verb phrase like 郵送する rather than trying to create a gerund form.
書類を郵送します。
I will mail the documents.
Applications by mail are also accepted.
Refers to sending or shipping goods, packages, or mail. Often used in business contexts for dispatching items.
We have shipped the item.
Used for sending something via email. 'メール' typically means email in Japanese.
I will send the materials by email.
Literally 'send by postal mail'. More specific than 郵送, emphasizing the method.
I sent the parcel by mail.
General term for postal items or mail. Can refer to a batch of mail sent or received.
We sent out a large mailing.
Loanword for direct mail advertising. Often abbreviated as DM.
To send out a direct mailing.
Specifically for electronic mass mailings or broadcasts. Means 'simultaneous transmission'.
To perform a mass email mailing.
Standard loanword for mailing list, often abbreviated as ML.
To subscribe to a mailing list.
A more descriptive term meaning 'list of recipients' or 'distribution list'.
To create a mailing list.