電話機
Meanings
1
telephone set; telephone device
Refers specifically to the physical telephone apparatus, as opposed to a phone call (電話) or a smartphone (スマホ). Common in technical or formal contexts.
I bought a new telephone set.
This telephone set comes with two cordless handsets.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に電話機を設置するto install a telephone (set) in a place
We installed a new telephone set at the office reception.
- 電話機の受話器を取るto pick up the receiver of a telephone
I picked up the telephone's receiver and dialed the number.
- 電話機が故障するfor a telephone (set) to break down
The office's telephone broke down, so we called for a repair.