[Easy Japanese - Beginner's Guide #14] Essential "Post Office and Sending Money" Phrases for Living in Japan
Earlier we covered basic mail delivery, but sometimes you need to send money to family back home or handle international paperwork at the post office. Managing your international remittances and important mail correctly is a key part of living independently abroad.
Don't worry—you don't need difficult vocabulary. Let's learn the essential phrases for sending money and handling postal procedures!
1. Sending Money Abroad (Kaigai Soukin)
Many foreign workers need to send a portion of their monthly salary back to their home countries. Using official remittance services or postal international money transfer is safe and reliable.
「海外送金をしたいです。」 (Kaigai soukin o shitai desu.) – I want to send money overseas.
「送金手数料はいくらですか?」 (Soukin tesuuryou wa ikura desu ka?) – How much is the remittance fee?
「受取人の口座情報が必要です。」 (Uketorinin no kouza jouhou ga hitsuyou desu.) – (The staff will explain) Recipient bank account information is required.
💡 Tip: When sending money abroad, make sure you have the exact bank name, branch name, account number, and SWIFT/BIC code of the recipient. Double-checking these details prevents transfer delays!
2. Useful Phrases for Filling Out Forms (Shorui o kaku toki)
Postal and bank counters require specific application forms for international services. If you are unsure how to fill them out, use these polite phrases.
「この書類の書き方を教えてください。」 (Kono shorui no kakikata o oshiete kudasai.) – Please teach me how to fill out this form.
「ペンを借りてもいいですか?」 (Pen o karite mo ii desu ka?) – Can I borrow a pen?
「これで合っていますか?」 (Kore de atte imasu ka?) – Is this correct?
💡 Tip: Always write clearly using block letters (capital letters) when filling out international forms. If you make a mistake, ask the staff for a fresh form rather than crossing things out too many times.
3. Picking Up International Parcels (Kokusai Kozutsumi)
If someone from your home country sends you a package or local food items, customs inspection may be required at the regional mail center.
「国際郵便の受け取りに来ました。」 (Kokusai yuubin no uketori ni kimashita.) – I came to pick up an international mail item.
「関税がかかりますか?」 (Kanzei ga kakarimasu ka?) – Is there a customs duty fee?
「身分証明書を見せてください。」 (Mibun shoumeisho o misete kudasai.) – (Staff request) Please show your identification (Residence Card).
💡 Tip: Always bring your Residence Card (Zairyu Card) when picking up packages at a major post office branch. Staff need it to verify your identity before handing over international parcels.
Summary: Managing Your Global Connections
Staying connected with your family and handling your finances smoothly across borders gives you great peace of mind. Every step you master makes your life in Japan more stable.
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