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VocabJLPT N1

chat

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. chat
2. Online chat

This katakana noun refers to online text-based communication, i.e. chat or instant messaging. It is used to describe the act of exchanging messages in real time through apps or websites, and the verb form is made by adding する.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

A message came in: "Sorry, I fell asleep."

Sentence 2

All internal communication is to be conducted through chat as a general rule.

Sentence 3

I sent "you're a lifesaver, thank you" over chat, and felt a warmth in my chest.

Sentence 4

The agreements reached in this chat will be treated as the official record.

Sentence 5

I thought we'd already agreed on that over chat?