(ちじょうは)

ちじょうは
noun
terrestrial broadcasting
technologycommunication
1. terrestrial broadcasting; terrestrial TV
Television or radio broadcasting transmitted from ground-based stations, as opposed to satellite or cable broadcasting.
地上波(ちじょうは)放送(ほうそう)する
To broadcast on terrestrial TV.
That game can't be watched on terrestrial TV.
Recently more people watch TV programs on video sites than on terrestrial TV.

Composed of 地上(ちじょう) (ground, on the surface) + () (wave). Refers to broadcasts sent over the air from ground-based transmitters.

Common collocations

  • 地上波(ちじょうは)放送(ほうそう): terrestrial broadcasting
  • 地上波(ちじょうは)(なが): to air on terrestrial TV
  • 地上波(ちじょうは)デジタル: terrestrial digital broadcasting

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