MV

えむぶい
noun
music video
1. music video
A video accompanying a song, typically featuring the artist performing or a narrative. International standard term increasingly used in Japan alongside PV.
MVが話題(わだい)になっている。
The music video is becoming a hot topic.
彼女(かのじょ)の最新(さいしん)MVを見(み)た。
I watched her latest music video.
このMVは有名(ゆうめい)な監督(かんとく)が手(て)がけた。
This music video was directed by a famous director.

ETYMOLOGY:
Abbreviation of English 'Music Video'. More internationally recognized than PV.

USAGE:
Increasingly common in Japan, especially with the influence of international music platforms like YouTube. Often used interchangeably with PV.

COLLOCATIONS:

  • MV公開(こうかい) - music video release
  • MV監督(かんとく) - music video director
  • MVを配信(はいしん)する - to stream a music video

Related Words

Synonym: PV (promotional video)
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Added 2026.1.21 9:58 · Revised 2026.1.24 23:24
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