伝言

Japanese

Noun

伝言 (でんごん, dengon)

1. Message.

Usage note

There is an implication that 伝言 refers to a verbal message, but this is not always the case; it can also refer to a written message. It is frequently used in association with telephone calls.

Verb

See entry at 伝言する.

Idioms

• 伝言を頼まれる (でんごんをたのまれる, dengon o tanomareru) to be charged with a message for someone

See also

• 伝言板 (でんごんばん, dengonban) message board