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media, mass media
The channels and organizations that distribute news, entertainment, and information to the public, including television, newspapers, radio, and the internet.
Usage
メディア is used broadly in Japanese to refer to mass media (TV, newspapers, radio) as well as newer digital media. It is frequently used in discussions about news, information literacy, and public opinion.
Common collocations
- マスメディア: mass media
- ソーシャルメディア: social media
- メディア報道: media coverage
- メディアリテラシー: media literacy
- メディア露出: media exposure
- メディア関係者: media personnel
Watch out: メディア also means a storage medium (記録メディア: SD cards, discs). For the press specifically, マスコミ is the everyday word; メディア is broader and includes the internet.
Related Words
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マスコミ (mass media)
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広告媒体 (advertising medium)
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伝達手段 (means of communication)
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記憶媒体 (storage medium (for data))