Translation guide
The term 'short message service' refers to SMS, the text messaging service used on mobile phones. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by the acronym 'SMS' or the loanword 'ショートメッセージサービス'. The most natural way to express this concept in Japanese is to use 'SMS' or 'ショートメール'.
Referring to the service that allows sending short text messages between mobile phones.
The most common and natural way to refer to the short message service in Japanese. It is widely understood and used in both spoken and written contexts.
SMSで送ってください。
Please send it by SMS.
SMSが届きました。
I received an SMS.
The full loanword for 'short message service'. It is less common than 'SMS' but still understood, especially in formal or technical contexts.
In Japanese, 'SMS' is pronounced as individual letters: エス (e-su), エム (e-mu), エス (e-su). It is treated as a noun and can be used with particles like で (by) or を (object marker).
You can use the short message service.
A common casual term for SMS, often used in everyday conversation. It literally means 'short mail'.
ショートメールで連絡するね。
I'll contact you by text.
Sometimes used to refer to an individual SMS message, but 'SMS' alone is usually sufficient.
SMSメッセージを確認してください。
Please check your SMS message.