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video call; video phone
A telephone call that includes video, allowing callers to see each other.
海外の家族とテレビ電話で話す。
I talk to my family overseas via video call.
テレビ電話で会議をする。
To have a meeting via video call.
スマホでテレビ電話ができる。
You can make video calls on a smartphone.
テレビ電話 literally means "TV phone"—a call where participants can see each other.
WORD FORMATION:
テレビ (TV) + 電話 (telephone)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- テレビ電話をかける: to make a video call
- テレビ電話で話す: to talk via video call
- テレビ電話会議: video conference
SYNONYMS:
- ビデオ通話: video call
- ビデオチャット: video chat
- オンライン通話: online call
USAGE:
Widely used for remote work (在宅勤務) and staying connected with family abroad. Common apps include LINE, Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime.