外出中に電話
gaishutchū ni denwa
call during outing
外出中に電話があったら、メッセージを残してください。
If you receive a call while out, please leave a message.
informal
A call made or received while someone is away from home or work.
外出中に電話が鳴ったが、出られなかった。
The phone rang while I was out, but I couldn't answer it.
外出中に電話があった場合は、後でかけ直します。
If you call while I'm out, I'll call you back later.
Often used in contexts like voicemail messages or when explaining why someone couldn't answer the phone.
Collocations
外出中に電話があったthere was a call while out外出中に電話をするto call someone while out外出中に電話に出られないunable to answer the phone while out
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Natural usage in voicemail
This phrase is frequently used in voicemail greetings or messages to explain why you couldn't answer the phone, e.g., 「ただいま外出中に電話に出られません。メッセージをお願いします。」
Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when referring to missed calls or voicemail messages. The phrase is a combination of 外出中 (being out) and 電話 (phone call).
Word Breakdown
外出中
being out (away from home/work)
phraseに
dative particle indicating time/context
particle電話
phone call
noun和英辞典