配達
haitatsu[ha̠ita̠t͡sɨ]
In Japanese, the English word "delivery" can be translated in several ways depending on the context. The default form is 配達 (haitatsu). Wiktionary also lists 引き渡し (hikiwatashi) and 伝送 (densō).
Meaning: act of conveying something (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 配達 | haitatsu | [ha̠ita̠t͡sɨ] (narrow) |
| 引き渡し | hikiwatashi | [çikʲiβ̞a̠ta̠ɕi] (narrow) |
| 伝送 | densō | [dẽ̞ɰ̃so̞ː] (narrow) |
Use 配達 (haitatsu) when referring to the physical delivery of goods, mail or newspapers.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 配達 is composed of the characters 配, meaning to distribute or assign and 達, meaning to reach or arrive.
Which one should you use?
The term 配達 is used for the physical delivery of goods, mail or newspapers. In contrast, 引き渡し (hikiwatashi) refers to the act of handing over possession or custody, such as a document, a key or a prisoner. For the delivery or transmission of electronic signals or data, use 伝送 (densō).
How do you pronounce it?
haitatsu
Did you know?
- While 配達 (haitatsu) covers most physical goods, if you order food, you will most likely hear the word 出前 (demae) instead.
- The word 出前 (demae) literally translates to 'appearing before' or 'showing oneself', referring to the chef or food arriving at the customer.
- The term 引き渡し (hikiwatashi) is the standard legal term for the 'handover' of a new home from a builder to a buyer, involving a formal inspection ceremony.
Examples in context
- 配達は有料ですか。Do you charge for delivery?This sentence is useful for asking if there is a charge for the 配達.Tatoeba #121524 by bunbuku, translation #282476 by CK
- 新聞は毎朝、地元の配達の子が玄関先まで届けてくれます。The newspaper is delivered to my doorstep every morning by the local delivery boy.This sentence describes how a newspaper is brought to a doorstep via 配達.Tatoeba #11576425 by small_snow, translation #11509439 by megamanenm
- お荷物の配送状況を教えてください。Please let me know the status of the delivery.
- もう宅配便は届きましたか？Has the delivery arrived yet?
- 出前を頼もう！Let's order delivery food!
- 配達の時間はいつですか。Haitatsu no jikan wa itsu desu ka.When is the delivery time?
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are discussing a package they ordered online.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太、荷物の配達状況を見た？Yota, nimotsu no haitatsu joukyou o mita?Yota, did you check the delivery status of the package?
- 陽太 Yotaまだ見てない。いつ届くかな。Mada mitenai. Itsu todoku kana.I haven't checked yet. I wonder when it will arrive.
- 美咲 Misaki今日中に配達されるはずだよ。Kyoujuu ni haitatsu sareru hazu dayo.It should be delivered by the end of today.
- 陽太 Yotaよかった。楽しみだね。Yokatta. Tanoshimi dane.That's great. I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delivery” translations and entries 配達, 引き渡し, 伝送, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
