1.
streaming; media streaming
A method of transmitting audio or video content continuously over the internet, allowing playback while data is still being received.
ストリーミング (from English "streaming") refers to playing audio or video content over the internet without downloading the full file first.
Common collocations
- ストリーミングサービス: streaming service
- ストリーミング配信: streaming distribution/delivery
- ストリーミング再生: streaming playback
- 音楽ストリーミング: music streaming
- 動画ストリーミング: video streaming
Similar words
- ダウンロード: download (save the complete file before playing)
- ストリーミング plays as data arrives; ダウンロード saves first
Usage
Often shortened to just ストリーミング or combined as 配信 in casual usage. The verb form ストリーミングする is occasionally used but 配信する is more natural for the act of distributing content.
Related Words
Compare:
ダウンロード (download)