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通信

tsuushin

Description

「通信」は、電話やメール、インターネットなどで、はなれた人とれんらくを取ることです。

"通信" means contacting someone far away by phone, email, internet, etc.

スマホやパソコンをつかうとき、この言葉をよく見ます。

You often see this word when using a smartphone or computer.

Meanings

通信tsuushin

communication; correspondence; contact

山の中は通信ができません。

There is no communication in the mountains.

通信tsuushin

to communicate; to send messages

友だちとメールで通信しています。

I am communicating with my friend by email.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    通 (to pass through) + 信 (message/信) = messages passing between people.

  • Nuance

    通信 stresses the technical means of contact; 連絡 is the everyday word for getting in touch.

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