Japanese dictionary
How to say "radio" in Japanese
ラジオらじお · rajio
"Radio" in Japanese is ラジオ (rajio). Radio communication, like walkie-talkies, is 無線 (musen).
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Ways to say "radio" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| ラジオらじお · rajio | Radio. |
| 無線むせん · musen | Radio (communication); wireless. |
How to use it
"Listen to the radio" is ラジオを聞く.
ラジオ体操 (rajio taisō) is a short radio exercise routine many Japanese people know from school.
Example sentences
- 車でラジオを聞きます。Kuruma de rajio o kikimasu.I listen to the radio in the car.
- 地震のときはラジオで情報を聞きます。Jishin no toki wa rajio de jōhō o kikimasu.In an earthquake, get information from the radio.
- 夏休みにラジオ体操をしました。Natsuyasumi ni rajio taisō o shimashita.I did radio exercises during summer vacation.
- このラジオは電池で動きます。Kono rajio wa denchi de ugokimasu.This radio runs on batteries.
- ラジオで日本語を勉強しています。Rajio de Nihongo o benkyō shite imasu.I study Japanese with the radio.
- 無線で連絡を取ります。Musen de renraku o torimasu.We communicate by radio.
Questions
What is ラジオ体操?
ラジオ体操 (rajio taisō) is a short set of exercises broadcast on radio. Many Japanese people learn it at school, and some workplaces do it in the morning.
Why is a radio useful in Japan?
In disasters like earthquakes, a battery-powered radio is a reliable way to get information.
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