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news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
彼かれからは音おん沙汰さたがない。
There has been no word from him.
久しひさしぶりに音おと沙汰さたをもらった。
I received news after a long time.
音おん沙汰さたなしでは心配しんぱいになる。
I get worried when there is no contact.