リアルタイム

りあるたいむ
noun
real-time
time-general
1. real-time, live
Happening or transmitted at the actual time of occurrence, without delay. Used for live broadcasts, instant data updates, and simultaneous communication.
リアルタイムで見(み)る。
To watch in real-time.
The information is updated in real-time.
I couldn't watch that show live, so I watched the recording.

Usage

リアルタイムで is the most common pattern, meaning 'in real-time' or 'live.' It is used for both technology contexts (real-time data, live streaming) and everyday situations (watching TV as it airs, experiencing an event as it happens).

リアタイ is a common abbreviation used in casual speech and online.

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