宅配便
Meanings
1
express home delivery service; courier service
Refers to the service itself, such as those provided by Yamato Transport or Sagawa Express.
I'll send the package by courier service.
2
express home delivery parcel; courier package
Refers to the physical parcel or box sent via such a service.
A courier package has arrived.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を宅配便で送るto send something by courier delivery
I sent my friend some homemade cookies by courier.
- 宅配便が届くfor a courier parcel to arrive
A courier parcel just arrived, so it's sitting by the front door.
- 宅配便を受け取るto receive a courier parcel
My mother received the courier parcel on my behalf.
- 宅配便を利用するto use a courier delivery service
It's convenient to use a courier service for large parcels.