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(retronym) Mail sent physically in the post, especially as compared to email.

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snail mail

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Source Word

snail mail

retronym uncountable

(retronym) Mail sent physically in the post, especially as compared to email.

Japanese Meaning

電子メールに対し、実際に郵便局などを利用して物理的に送られる伝統的な郵便物。

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I finally received the invitation by snail mail, with a handwritten note tucked inside.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

やっと招待状が郵便で届き、中に手書きのメモが入っていました。

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(retronym) Mail sent physically in the post, especially as compared to email.

To send a letter by snail mail (the Postal Service), you must still compose it, and also print it out, unless you write it by hand or on a typewriter.

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