(むりょうつうわ)

むりょうつうわ
noun
free call; toll-free call; free calling
technologycommunication
1. free call; toll-free call; free calling
LINE無料通話(むりょうつうわ)できる
You can make free calls on LINE.
このプラン(つき)60(ぷん)無料通話(むりょうつうわ)(ふく)まれている
This plan includes 60 minutes of free calls per month.
I'm grateful that I can talk to my family overseas for free using internet calling.

A compound of 無料(むりょう) (free of charge) + 通話(つうわ) (phone call). In modern usage, this term most commonly refers to free voice calls made through messaging apps (LINE, WhatsApp) or VoIP services, but it also applies to toll-free numbers and free calling minutes included in phone plans.

Common collocations

  • 無料通話(むりょうつうわ)アプリ: free calling app
  • 無料通話(むりょうつうわ)(ぶん): free calling minutes (included in a plan)
  • 無料通話(むりょうつうわ)かける: to make a free call
  • 無料通話(むりょうつうわ)対応(たいおう): supports free calling

Similar words

  • フリーダイヤル: toll-free number (specifically a 0120-number that the receiver pays for)
  • 通話料(つうわりょう)無料(むりょう): call charges free (alternative phrasing; same meaning)
  • 国際電話(こくさいでんわ): international call (often contrasted with 無料通話(むりょうつうわ) apps that make international calls free)