伝言

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 伝言 (でんごん), transmission 伝 and words 言 combine to denote a relayed message.
• Basic usage: 伝言 is a message left for someone else to pass on or receive.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Message versus act of relaying
  • It differs from the act of relaying it, and predicates after 伝言を include leaving, conveying, or receiving the message.