Translation guide
The field of transmitting information over distances by electronic means. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 通信 (tsūshin), which broadly covers telecommunication. For the industry or business sector, 電気通信 (denki tsūshin) is used in formal and legal contexts.
The broad concept of transmitting information electronically over distances.
The most common and versatile word for 'telecommunications' or 'communication'. Used in compounds like 通信技術 (communication technology) and 通信網 (communication network).
通信技術は急速に進歩している。
Telecommunications technology is advancing rapidly.
通信が途絶えた。
Communications were cut off.
Formal term for 'telecommunications', often used in legal, regulatory, and business contexts (e.g., 電気通信事業法 - Telecommunications Business Law).
電気通信事業者は利用者の情報を保護しなければならない。
Telecommunications carriers must protect user information.
Referring to the business field, companies, or market related to telecommunications.
The telecommunications industry. Commonly used in business news and reports.
通信業界は競争が激しい。
The telecommunications industry is highly competitive.
Telecommunications business or operations. Often used when discussing a company's services.
その会社は通信事業を拡大している。
The company is expanding its telecommunications business.
Physical devices, infrastructure, or systems used for telecommunication.
Telecommunications equipment or devices. A general term for hardware used in communication.
新しい通信機器が導入された。
New telecommunications equipment was introduced.
The study or discipline of telecommunications engineering or science.
Telecommunications engineering. The academic and technical field.
彼は大学で通信工学を専攻した。
He majored in telecommunications engineering at university.
通信 (tsūshin) is the everyday word for communication/telecommunications. 電気通信 (denki tsūshin) is a formal term used in legal and technical contexts, similar to 'telecommunications' vs. 'telecom' in English. In most casual or general situations, 通信 is sufficient.
Telecommunications system. Refers to the integrated network and technology.
通信システムの障害で電話が使えなくなった。
Due to a telecommunications system failure, phones became unusable.