インターホン

インターホン is a loanword ("inter" + "phone") referring to intercoms, especially those at building entrances.

Common expressions

• インターホンが鳴(な)る: the intercom rings
• インターホンに出(で)る: to answer the intercom
• インターホンで確認(かくにん)する: to check via intercom

Types

• カメラ付(つ)きインターホン: video intercom
• モニター付(つ)きインターホン: intercom with monitor
• ドアホン: door phone (alternate term)

Cultural note

Standard feature in Japanese apartments and houses. Visitors press the button to announce their arrival, and residents can speak with or see them before opening the door.

Related words

• チャイム: chime, doorbell (simple ring only)
• 呼(よ)び鈴(りん): doorbell