sending word; writing to someone
Refers to the act of conveying a message or writing to someone, often via letter or messenger. Slightly formal or old-fashioned; in modern casual contexts, 連絡 or 手紙を書く are more common.
Thank you for your message the other day.
If you have any business, please send word.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant spelling; less common but still used.
Compound of 申し (continuative form of 申す, humble 'to say') + 越し (continuative form of 越す, 'to go over, cross'). Literally 'saying across', referring to sending a message over a distance.