ビデオ

びでお
noun
video
1. video, videotape, video recording
A recording of moving images and sound.
ビデオを()ましょう。
Let's watch a video.
旅行(りょこう)のビデオを()った。
I recorded a video of the trip.
ビデオを(おく)ってください。
Please send me the video.

ビデオ is a loanword from English "video."

MEANINGS:

  • Video recording/content
  • Video equipment (older usage, e.g., VHS)

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • ビデオを()る: to watch a video
  • ビデオを()る: to record a video
  • ビデオを(おく)る: to send a video

COMPOUNDS:

  • ビデオカメラ: video camera
  • ビデオ通話(つうわ): video call
  • ビデオゲーム: video game
  • ビデオ会議(かいぎ): video conference

MODERN USAGE:
動画(どうが) (video, moving image) is now more commonly used for online video content, while ビデオ can sound somewhat dated.