B2 noun ニュートラル

airmail

/ˈeə.meɪl/

A system of transporting letters and packages by aircraft rather than by ship or land, primarily used for international deliveries. It also refers to the physical mail pieces that are handled through this specific aerial transport service.

例文

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1

I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia via airmail so it would arrive on time.

I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia using the airplane delivery service so it would arrive on time.

2

The embassy requires all original documents to be dispatched by registered airmail.

The embassy requires all original documents to be sent using the official recorded airplane mail service.

3

Just stick an airmail sticker on the envelope and drop it in the blue box.

Just put an airmail label on the letter and put it in the blue post box.

語族

名詞
airmail
Verb
airmail
形容詞
airmail
関連
aircraft
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a letter with 'air' wings flying across the ocean to remember it goes by plane.

クイックテスト

If you want the letter to reach Canada from the UK within a week, you should send it by _______.

正解!

正解は: airmail

例文

1

I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia via airmail so it would arrive on time.

everyday

I sent the birthday card to my aunt in Australia using the airplane delivery service so it would arrive on time.

2

The embassy requires all original documents to be dispatched by registered airmail.

formal

The embassy requires all original documents to be sent using the official recorded airplane mail service.

3

Just stick an airmail sticker on the envelope and drop it in the blue box.

informal

Just put an airmail label on the letter and put it in the blue post box.

4

The expansion of airmail services in the 1920s significantly reduced the time required for transcontinental communication.

academic

The growth of mail delivery by plane in the 1920s greatly lowered the time needed for communication across continents.

5

Please ensure the signed contracts are sent by airmail to our overseas branch today.

business

Please make sure the signed agreements are sent by plane delivery to our international office today.

語族

名詞
airmail
Verb
airmail
形容詞
airmail
関連
aircraft

よく使う組み合わせ

send by airmail to deliver using the air transport system
airmail envelope a lightweight envelope designed for air transport
airmail stamp a postage stamp specifically for mail sent by air
via airmail using the method of air transport
airmail service the department or system providing air delivery

よく使うフレーズ

by airmail

sent through the air delivery system

airmail paper

very thin, lightweight writing paper

airmail stickers

blue labels used to indicate air transport

よく混同される語

airmail vs email

Email is digital communication sent via the internet, while airmail is physical mail sent via airplanes.

airmail vs express mail

Express mail refers to any fast delivery service, whereas airmail specifically refers to the mode of transport (air).

📝

使い方のコツ

The term is becoming less common in domestic contexts because most long-distance mail is automatically sent by air; it is now used mostly for international shipping.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes say 'by air mail' as three words, but it is typically written as one word 'airmail' or occasionally hyphenated 'air-mail'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a letter with 'air' wings flying across the ocean to remember it goes by plane.

📖

語源

A compound formed in the early 20th century from 'air' (from Greek aer) and 'mail' (from Old French male, meaning a bag or wallet).

文法パターン

uncountable noun when referring to the system can be used as a transitive verb (e.g., 'to airmail a package') often used as an attributive noun before other nouns
🌍

文化的な背景

Airmail is traditionally associated with blue and red striped borders on envelopes and the French phrase 'Par Avion'.

クイックテスト

If you want the letter to reach Canada from the UK within a week, you should send it by _______.

正解!

正解は: airmail

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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