No. 928 in Japanese
郵便
"郵便" means "mail" or "post."
In a sentence
郵便局に行って手紙を出しました。
I went to the post office and sent a letter.
Here, "郵便局" (post office) incorporates the word "郵便" to specify a facility managing postal services.
この町には小さな郵便ポストが一つしかありません。
This town has only one small postbox.
In this sentence, "郵便ポスト" (postbox) uses "郵便" to signify its role in the mail system.
郵便物がまだ届いていないようです。
The mail hasn't arrived yet.
"郵便物" (mail items) includes the word "郵便", indicating objects delivered by postal service.
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