伝達

• Reading: でんたつ
• Romaji: dentatsu
• Kanji breakdown: 伝 (den/tsuta) — transmit, convey; 達 (tatsu/tachi) — reach, accomplish
• Pronunciation: /den.tat.sɯ/

Meaning

Communication; transmission; conveyance. The act of passing information, instructions, or signals from one person, system, or place to another.

A noun used with する to form 伝達する (to communicate, to convey). Often used in organisational and technical contexts to describe the formal relay of information through a chain of command. Unlike コミュニケーション (general communication), 伝達 emphasises the act of passing something from a source to a recipient, with a focus on accuracy and completeness.

Examples

1. 上司からの指示を部下に伝達するのが、中間管理職の役割の一つだ。 One of the roles of middle management is to convey instructions from superiors to subordinates.
2. 情報伝達のスピードが組織の競争力に直結する。 The speed of information transmission is directly linked to an organisation's competitiveness.
3. 神経が電気信号を伝達することで、体の各部位が動く。 Nerves transmit electrical signals, causing the various parts of the body to move.

Usage Guide

Context: business, organisational management, science, technology

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 伝 (den — to transmit, to pass on) and 達 (tatsu — to reach, to convey). The combination emphasises the journey of information from source to destination.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal