“Phone” in Japanese is 電話 (でんわ), pronounced denwa.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Telephone or phone call. A smartphone is スマホ, and a mobile phone 携帯 (keitai).
Example sentences
- 電話番号を教えてください。でんわばんごうをおしえてください。Please tell me your phone number.
- 後で電話します。あとででんわします。I’ll call you later.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| smartphone | スマホ | sumaho |
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FAQ
How do you say phone in Japanese?
Phone in Japanese is 電話 (でんわ), pronounced “denwa”.
How do you write phone in Japanese?
It's written 電話 with kanji, or でんわ in hiragana. Both are read denwa.
Is 電話 on the JLPT?
Yes. 電話 (denwa) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.