1.
communication, telecommunications
The transmission of information, especially electronic signals or data.
通信が途絶えた。
Communication was cut off.
無線通信で連絡を取った。
We made contact via wireless communication.
この地域は通信速度が遅くて困る。
The communication speed in this area is slow, which is a problem.
2.
correspondence
Exchange of letters or messages.
通信教育で資格を取った。
I got my qualification through distance learning.
海外にいる家族と通信を続けている。
I keep in touch with my family overseas.
昔は手紙が通信の主な手段だった。
In the past, letters were the main means of correspondence.
COMMON COMPOUND WORDS:
- 通信教育 (distance learning, correspondence education)
- 無線通信 (wireless communication)
- 通信販売 (mail-order sales)
- 通信社 (news agency)
- 通信速度 (communication speed)
- 通信費 (communication expenses)
MODERN USAGE:
- データ通信 (data communication)
- 衛星通信 (satellite communication)