🇯🇵 How to say

“telephone” in Japanese

電話でんわ
Illustration of "telephone" in a Japanese cultural setting
A person holds a smartphone to their ear while smiling, standing near a window with city lights visible outside. They're having a casual conversation with a friend.

Usage note

でんわ is used for both landlines and mobile phones in Japanese. It's a common word in daily life, whether for personal chats or business calls.

Examples

  • 電話をかけます。

    I make a phone call.

  • 電話が鳴っています。

    The phone is ringing.

  • 友達に電話します。

    I call my friend.

Quick check

What does "電話" mean?

  • A. telephone
  • B. jade
  • C. horse
  • D. snake

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