船便
funabin
Common
N3
noun
Translations
1.
sea mail
2.
surface mail
Notes
船便 (funabin) refers to the method of sending mail or packages by sea, which is typically slower but more cost-effective than air mail. It is commonly used for international shipping when time is not a critical factor.
Tags
Examples
この荷物は船便で送ります。
Kono nimotsu wa funabin de okurimasu.
This package will be sent by sea mail.
船便は航空便より時間がかかります。
Funabin wa koukuubin yori jikan ga kakarimasu.
Sea mail takes longer than air mail.
海外に荷物を送るとき、船便を利用することがあります。
Kaigai ni nimotsu o okuru toki, funabin o riyou suru koto ga arimasu.
When sending packages overseas, sometimes sea mail is used.