郵便局

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 郵便局. Reading: ゆうびんきょく. Core meaning: post office.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 駅の近くの郵便局で手紙を出した / この郵便局は赤い屋根が目印です.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Facility and service
  • 郵便局 is the institution or building that handles postal business. Distinguish it from 郵便, the postal service, delivery method, or mail itself.