速達
sokutatsu
Common
N3
noun
Translations
1.
express delivery
2.
special delivery
Notes
速達 is commonly used in postal services in Japan to indicate a faster delivery option. It is often used for important documents or urgent mail.
Examples
この手紙を速達で送ってください。
Kono tegami o sokutatsu de okutte kudasai.
Please send this letter by express delivery.
速達料金はいくらですか？
Sokutatsu ryōkin wa ikura desu ka?
How much is the express delivery fee?
彼は速達で書類を受け取りました。
Kare wa sokutatsu de shorui o uketorimashita.
He received the documents by express delivery.