市し外がい通つう話わ

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Meanings

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noun

toll call; long-distance call

A telephone call to a number outside the local calling area, typically incurring extra charges. In modern contexts, often replaced by mobile or IP-based calls, but still used in landline billing.

市し外がい通つう話わは市し内ない通つう話わより料りょう金きんが高たかい。
Long-distance calls cost more than local calls.

市

market, city, town

外outside

通traffic, pass through, avenue

話tale, talk

Similar words

市し内ない通つう話わ
市内通話 is a local call within the same city or area code, while 市外通話 is a call outside that area, usually more expensive.
国こく際さい通つう話わ
国際通話 is an international call, whereas 市外通話 is domestic but outside the local area.

Etymology

Compound of 市外 (outside the city) and 通話 (telephone call).