フリーダイヤル
also: フリーダイアル · フリー・ダイヤル · フリー・ダイアル
Meanings
1
toll-free number; free dial service
Wasei-eigo term for a toll-free telephone number service where the called party pays. Commonly used in business contexts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from free dial
Please call our toll-free number for inquiries.
Toll-free numbers don't incur call charges.
2
free dial; adjustable dial
Refers to a physical dial or combination lock that can be freely set to any number. Rare, technical usage.
This safe has a free dial mechanism, so you can set it to any number you like.
Usage patterns
- フリーダイヤルに電話をかけるto call a toll-free number
If you have a problem, please call the toll-free number.
- フリーダイヤルで問い合わせるto make an inquiry via a toll-free number
Please inquire about the product via our toll-free number.
- フリーダイヤルを設置するto set up a toll-free line
The company set up a toll-free line for customer support.