Translation of Japanese word "通話" to English
通話
つうわ
[tsuuwa]
IPA: /tɕoːwa/
Meaning
NounClipping of telephone call.
How to use
通話 (tsuuwa) — 'phone call / telephone conversation'. 通話料 (tsuuwaryou) — call charge. 通話中 — busy / line is busy.
🇬🇧 English
phone call
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 通話
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つうわ
Romaji Transcription: tsuuwa
Example Sentences
通話が長い。
つうわがながい。
The phone call is long.
通話を切る。
つうわをきる。
To hang up the phone.
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What does the Japanese word "通話" mean?▼
The Japanese word "通話" means "phone call" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "通話"?▼
The word "通話" is read as "つうわ" (tsuuwa). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A telephone conversation.".
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