Japanese word

インターホン

Pronunciation

Romajiintāhon

Meaning

  • nounintercom

Example

玄関のインターホンが鳴っています。gen kan no i n tā ho n ga na tte i ma su

The door intercom is ringing.

Illustration for インターホン (intercom)

More examples

インターホン越しに、名前と用件を確認します。i n tā ho n ko shi ni na mae to yō ken o kaku nin shi ma su

I will confirm the person's name and purpose through the intercom.

Core concept

Provides a direct voice link between people who are separated by a door, wall, or distance.

Common phrases

  • インターホンを押すi n tā ho n o o su

    press the intercom

  • インターホン越しに話すi n tā ho n ko shi ni hana su

    speak through the intercom

  • インターホンで確認するi n tā ho n de kaku nin su ru

    check through the intercom

Definition in Japanese

離れた場所にいる人と、機器を通して声で会話するための装置。hana re ta ba sho ni i ru hito to ki ki o tō shi te koe de kai wa su ru ta me no sō chi

Word origin

インターホン (intāhon) comes from English interphone, a compound of inter- meaning "between" and phone meaning "telephone" for communication between separate locations.

Usage tips

  • English speakers use intercom for systems in offices, schools, and homes, so the word is broader than a device installed only at a front door.

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