“Communication” in Japanese
Short answer
Communication in Japanese is “通信” (tsuushin). Full meaning: correspondence, communication, transmission, news, signal, telecommunications.
Other ways to say “Communication” in Japanese
コミュニケーション
komyunikeeshon communication
疎通
sotsuu (mutual) understanding, communication; passing without obstruction
連通
rentsuu communication, connection, joining together
意思疎通
ishisotsuu (reciprocal) communication, (coming to a) mutual understanding
伝送
densou transmission, communication, circulation, dissemination, diffusion, propagation, delivery
伝達
dentatsu transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity), communication, delivery, conveyance, transfer, relay, propagation, conduction
意思の疎通
ishinosotsuu (reciprocal) communication, (coming to a) mutual understanding
風通し
kazatoushi ventilation; communication (within an organisation), openness
交通
koutsuu traffic, transportation, communication, exchange (of ideas, etc.), intercourse
連絡
renraku contacting, (making) contact, getting in touch, communication, correspondence, call, message; connection (with a train, bus, etc.), joining (a railway line, etc.), meeting; connection (between matters, incidents, etc.), relation, link
文書通信交通滞在費
bunshotsuushinkoutsuutaizaihi Diet members' monthly allowance for postage, communication, transport and accommodation
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