受話器 (juwaki) Japanese meaning: (telephone) receiver | KotomoraHe picked up the receiver and said, 'Hello.'
The phone rang, so I quickly lifted the receiver.
Usage patterns
受話器を取るto pick up the receiver
The phone rang, so I picked up the receiver.
受話器を置くto hang up the receiver
He hung up the receiver without saying anything.
受話器を耳に当てるto hold the receiver to one's ear
She held the receiver to her ear and started talking.
受話器の向こうから〈声〉が聞こえるto hear a voice from the other end of the line
I heard a familiar voice from the other end of the line.
