Kanji 普 universal, wide(ly), generally 通 traffic, pass through, avenue 便 convenience, facility, excrement Related words 速そく 達たつ Express mail; faster than 普通郵便 and usually costs more.
書かき 留とめ Registered mail; provides proof of mailing and delivery, unlike 普通郵便 .
Opposites 普通郵便 is ordinary, unregistered mail sent without tracking or compensation, in contrast to 書留 , which offers both.
普通郵便 is standard, non-expedited mail, in contrast to 速達便 , which arrives faster for an extra fee.
普通郵便 is standard, regular-speed mail, while 速達 is an expedited, faster (and pricier) delivery option.
Etymology Compound of 普通 (ordinary) and 郵便 (mail, postal service).
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