オンデマンド

おんでまんど

noun

on-demand; as requested

1. on-demand; available when requested

A service or content delivery model where users can access content whenever they want, rather than at scheduled times.

オンデマンド配信(はいしん)で好(す)きな時(とき)に映画(えいが)を見(み)られる。

With on-demand streaming, you can watch movies whenever you want.

この授業(じゅぎょう)はオンデマンドで視聴(しちょう)できます。

This class can be viewed on-demand.

オンデマンド印刷(いんさつ)で必要(ひつよう)な分(ぶん)だけ作(つく)れる。

With print-on-demand, you can print only what you need.

オンデマンド is a loanword from English "on demand," meaning content or services available whenever requested rather than at fixed times.

Compounds

オンデマンド配信(はいしん): on-demand streaming/distribution
オンデマンド授業(じゅぎょう): on-demand classes (recorded lectures)
オンデマンド印刷(いんさつ): print-on-demand
ビデオ・オン・デマンド (VOD): video on demand

Usage

Used as a noun modifier with の or directly before another noun. Became especially common during the COVID-19 pandemic with the shift to online education.

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 生放送(なまほうそう) (live broadcast)

Compare: ライブ配信(はいしん) (live streaming)

Compare: リアルタイム (real-time)

Related: 見逃(みのが)し (overlooking)

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Added 2026.1.18 9:57 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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