船便
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Base noun form. Refers to mail or packages sent by sea transport. Often used in postal services to indicate shipping method, e.g., 『船便で送る』 (funabin de okuru, 'to send by surface mail').
Theme
At a post office, User is sending a package overseas and discusses shipping options with the clerk, Ken.
船便
ふなびん
surface mail (ship)
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Think of a 'fun' boat delivering mail — 'fun' sounds like 『船』 (fune, 'ship'), and 『便』 (bin, 'mail') means mail. 'Fun-bin' → 船便 (funabin, 'surface mail by ship').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『船便』 (funabin, 'surface mail by ship') is a slower but often cheaper shipping option compared to airmail. It's commonly used for international packages or heavy items where speed isn't a priority.
Forms
Base: 船便Base noun form. Refers to mail or packages sent by sea transport. Often used in postal services to indicate shipping method, e.g., 『船便で送る』 (funabin de okuru, 'to send by surface mail').