通信
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Base noun form. Refers to the act or system of exchanging information, such as mail, telecommunications, or data transmission. Often used in compound words like 『通信手段』 (tsuushin shudan, 'means of communication').
Theme
At a university library, User and their friend Ken discuss how to stay in touch with a mutual friend who moved abroad for work.
通信
つうしん
correspondence, communications
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine sending a letter through a 'tunnel' (通 tsuu sounds like 'tunnel') to communicate — that's correspondence or communications! 'Tunnel communication' → 通信 (tsuushin, 'correspondence, communications').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『通信』 (tsuushin, 'correspondence, communications') is a key term in business and technology, often used in contexts like 『通信技術』 (tsuushin gijutsu, 'communication technology') or 『通信教育』 (tsuushin kyouiku, 'correspondence education'). It reflects the importance of reliable communication systems in society.
Forms
Base: 通信Base noun form. Refers to the act or system of exchanging information, such as mail, telecommunications, or data transmission. Often used in compound words like 『通信手段』 (tsuushin shudan, 'means of communication').