通信

• Reading: つうしん
• Romaji: tsuushin
• Kanji breakdown: 通 (tsuu) — pass through, communicate; 信 (shin) — trust, believe, message
• Pronunciation: /tsɯː.ɕiɴ/

Meaning

Communication; correspondence; transmission; telecommunications. The exchange of information over a distance.

Used both as a noun and as a する-verb (通信する). 通信 covers a broad range from postal correspondence to modern telecommunications. In contemporary usage, it often relates to digital communication and network connectivity. Common compounds include 通信速度 (communication speed), 無線通信 (wireless communication), and 通信教育 (distance education).

Examples

1. スマートフォンの通信速度が前より速くなった。 Smartphone communication speeds have gotten faster than before.
2. 山の中では通信ができないことがある。 In the mountains, communication can sometimes be impossible.
3. 衛星を使った通信技術が発展している。 Communication technology using satellites is advancing.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, telecommunications, business

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 通 (pass through, communicate) and 信 (trust, believe, message). Together they mean to pass a message through or to communicate.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal