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郵便局で手紙を出す
yuubinkyoku de tegami o dasu
mail a letter at the post office
郵便局で手紙を出してきます。
I'm going to mail a letter at the post office.
formal
To send a letter by using postal services at a post office.
郵便局で手紙を出すと、追跡番号がもらえます。
If you mail a letter at the post office, you can get a tracking number.
Commonly used when emphasizing the act of sending mail in person at a post office, as opposed to using a mailbox or online services.
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When to use 郵便局で手紙を出す
Use this phrase when you want to emphasize the act of sending a letter in person at a post office, especially if you need services like tracking or registered mail.
Gold Rule
Difference between 出す and 送る
出す implies sending something out from a specific location (like a post office), while 送る is more general and can mean sending something to someone regardless of location.
Word Origin
郵便局 (post office) + で (at) + 手紙 (letter) + を (object marker) + 出す (to send out). The verb 出す (dasu) in this context means 'to send out' or 'to post'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in everyday contexts when someone physically visits a post office to send a letter. It contrasts with alternatives like using a mailbox or online postal services.
Word Breakdown
郵便局
post office
nounで
at (indicates location)
particle手紙
letter
nounを
object marker
particle出す
to send out, to post
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