ラジオ

らじお
noun
radio
electronics
1. radio
A device for receiving broadcast sound.
ラジオを聞(き)く。
I listen to the radio.
ラジオのニュースで知(し)った。
I found out from the radio news.
車(くるま)を運転(うんてん)しながらラジオを聞(き)いた。
I listened to the radio while driving.
ラジオで好(す)きな音楽(おんがく)番組(ばんぐみ)を聞(き)くのが楽(たの)しみだ。
I enjoy listening to my favorite music program on the radio.
停電(ていでん)の時(とき)は、ラジオで情報(じょうほう)を集(あつ)めることができるので、家(いえ)に一(ひと)つあると便利(べんり)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

Usage

While less dominant than television, radio remains popular for commuting and emergencies. During 災害(さいがい) (disasters), portable radios are essential when power is out.

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Added 2026.1.8 21:54 · Revised 2026.5.16 6:26
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