1.
incoming call; receiving a call
The receipt of a phone call on one's device.
着信に気づかなかった。
I didn't notice the incoming call.
会議中に着信があった。
I got a call during the meeting.
2.
arrival of message; incoming message
The receipt of a text message, email, or notification.
メールが着信したらお知らせします。
I'll let you know when the email arrives.
RELATED PHONE VOCABULARY:
- 着信音 - ringtone
- 不在着信 - missed call
- 発信 - outgoing call (antonym)
- 留守電 - voicemail
COLLOCATIONS:
- 着信がある - to receive a call/message
- 着信に気づく - to notice an incoming call
- 着信を確認する - to check incoming calls/messages