ラジオ
らじお
noun
radio
1.
radio
A device for receiving broadcast sound.
ラジオを聞く。
I listen to the radio.
ラジオのニュースで知った。
I found out from the radio news.
車を運転しながらラジオを聞いた。
I listened to the radio while driving.
ラジオで好きな音楽番組を聞くのが楽しみだ。
I enjoy listening to my favorite music program on the radio.
停電の時は、ラジオで情報を集めることができるので、家に一つあると便利だ。
During power outages, you can gather information with a radio, so it's convenient to have one at home.
ラジオ refers to both the radio device and radio broadcasting as a medium.
ETYMOLOGY:
From English "radio."
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- ラジオを聞く: to listen to the radio
- ラジオ番組: radio program
- ラジオ放送: radio broadcast
- ラジオ局: radio station
USAGE:
While less dominant than television, radio remains popular for commuting and emergencies. During 災害 (disasters), portable radios are essential when power is out.