synonym Comparative
書留
VS
取り寄せ
Differences Between "書留" and "取り寄せ"
Option A
書留
Meaning
registered mail
Reading
かきとめ (kakitome)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
大切な書類なので、書留で送ることにしました。
Since it's an important document, I decided to send it by registered mail.
Option B
取り寄せ
Meaning
ordering, sending for, obtaining (by mail/delivery)
Reading
とりよせ (toriyose)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
インターネットで地方の名産品を取り寄せた。
I ordered local specialties online.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(registered mail)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 書留: 重要な手紙や荷物を送る際に利用され、配達記録が残ります。Signature is required upon receipt. (Used when sending important letters or packages; delivery records are kept. Signature is required upon receipt.)
- 取り寄せ: 「取り寄せ」は名詞で、「取り寄せる」は動詞です。遠隔地にある品物や情報を注文して、手元に届けてもらう際に使います。/ 'Toriyose' is the noun, and 'toriyoseru' is the verb. It's used when ordering goods or information from a remote location and having them delivered.
- 書留: 重要な手紙や荷物を送る際に利用され、配達記録が残ります。Signature is required upon receipt. (Used when sending important letters or packages; delivery records are kept. Signature is required upon receipt.)
- 取り寄せ: 「取り寄せ」は名詞で、「取り寄せる」は動詞です。遠隔地にある品物や情報を注文して、手元に届けてもらう際に使います。/ 'Toriyose' is the noun, and 'toriyoseru' is the verb. It's used when ordering goods or information from a remote location and having them delivered.
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