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terrestrial broadcasting; terrestrial TV
Television or radio broadcasting transmitted from ground-based stations, as opposed to satellite or cable broadcasting.
地上波で放送する。
To broadcast on terrestrial TV.
その試合は地上波では見られない。
That game can't be watched on terrestrial TV.
最近は地上波より動画サイトでテレビ番組を見る人が増えている。
Recently more people watch TV programs on video sites than on terrestrial TV.
Composed of 地上 (ground, on the surface) + 波 (wave). Refers to broadcasts sent over the air from ground-based transmitters.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 地上波放送: terrestrial broadcasting
- 地上波で流す: to air on terrestrial TV
- 地上波デジタル: terrestrial digital broadcasting
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 衛星放送: satellite broadcasting — delivered via satellite
- ケーブルテレビ: cable TV — delivered through cable lines