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radio
A device for receiving broadcast sound; also radio broadcasting as a medium.
Common expressions
- ラジオを聞く: to listen to the radio
- ラジオをつける / 消す: to turn the radio on / off
- ラジオ番組: radio program
- ラジオ放送: radio broadcast
- ラジオ局: radio station
Cultural note
While less dominant than television, radio remains popular for commuting and emergencies. During 災害 (disasters), portable radios are essential when power is out. ラジオ体操, a set of calisthenics broadcast every morning, is a familiar part of school summer holidays.