Translation guide
A telegram is a message sent by telegraph. In modern Japanese, the word 電報 (denpō) is used for the historical service, while 電文 (denbun) refers to the text of a telegram. For digital messaging apps, use terms like メッセージ (messēji) or チャット (chatto).
The standard word for a telegram as a service or a message sent by telegraph. Commonly used in historical contexts.
He received the news of the death by telegram.
To send a telegram. The verb 打つ (utsu) is used idiomatically.
I sent the urgent notice by telegram.
Focusing on the written content of a telegram, often concise and formal.
Refers specifically to the wording or text of a telegram. Used in contexts like deciphering or composing the message.
The telegram was written in code.
Using 'telegram' loosely to mean a quick electronic message, often in app names or casual speech.
The word 電報 refers to the old telegraph system. For the messaging app Telegram, use テレグラム (the app name) or メッセージアプリ.
Let's talk on Telegram chat.