PV

ぴーぶい
noun
promotional video; music video
1. promotional video; music video
A video produced to promote a song, typically featuring the artist performing or a storyline. Commonly used in Japanese music industry.
新曲(しんきょく)のPVが公開(こうかい)された。
The music video for the new song was released.
このPVは再生(さいせい)回数(かいすう)が1億(おく)回(かい)を超(こ)えた。
This music video has exceeded 100 million views.
PVの撮影(さつえい)で海外(かいがい)ロケに行(い)った。
They went on location abroad for the music video shoot.

ETYMOLOGY:
Abbreviation of English 'Promotional Video'. While MV (music video) is also used, PV remains common in Japan.

USAGE:
Standard term in Japanese music industry for music videos. Often used interchangeably with MV, though PV emphasizes the promotional aspect.

COLLOCATIONS:

  • PVを撮(と)る - to shoot a music video
  • PVを公開(こうかい)する - to release a music video
  • PV撮影(さつえい) - music video filming

Related Words

Synonym: MV (music video)
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Added 2026.1.21 9:58 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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