伝達する

• Reading: でんたつする
• Romaji: dentatsu suru
• Kanji breakdown: 伝 (den) — transmit, convey; 達 (tatsu) — reach, arrive, accomplish
• Pronunciation: /deɴ.ta.tsɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To transmit; to convey or communicate information, messages, or signals to others.

A Group 3 (suru) compound verb combining 伝達 (transmission/communication) with する. Used for officially conveying information, passing along messages, and transmitting signals. More formal than 伝える (to tell/convey) — implies structured, often one-directional communication. Common in business, military, and scientific contexts. Related terms include 伝達事項 (items to be communicated) and 情報伝達 (information transmission).

Examples

1. 会議の結果をチーム全員に伝達してください。 Please communicate the results of the meeting to the entire team.
2. 神経が脳に痛みの信号を伝達する仕組みを学んだ。 We learned how nerves transmit pain signals to the brain.
3. 災害時の情報伝達が遅れると被害が拡大する。 When information transmission is delayed during a disaster, the damage spreads.

Usage Guide

Context: business, science, military, education

Tone: professional

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 伝 (den, to transmit/pass on) + 達 (tatsu, to reach/arrive). Literally 'to transmit so that it reaches,' emphasising that the information successfully arrives at its destination.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional