noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
receiving a telegram; incoming telegram
Refers to the reception of a telegram. This is a somewhat dated term, as telegrams are rarely used today. Can be used as a noun or with する to mean 'to receive a telegram'.
昔は、海外からの着電を待つことがよくあった。
In the old days, people often waited for incoming telegrams from overseas.
彼は緊急の知
He received an urgent message by telegram.