そうしんき
noun
transmitter
1. transmitter; sending device
A device that generates and sends out signals, especially radio waves. Contrasts with a receiver, which picks the signals up.
送信機(そうしんき)使(つか)う。
to use a transmitter.
無線(むせん)送信機(そうしんき)故障(こしょう)した。
The wireless transmitter broke down.
小型(こがた)送信機(そうしんき)使(つか)って電波(でんぱ)(とお)くまで()ばす。
to send radio waves far away using a small transmitter.

Used for radio, telemetry, and remote-control equipment that emits signals.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 無線(むせん)送信機(そうしんき): wireless transmitter
  • 送信機(そうしんき)設置(せっち)する: to install a transmitter
  • 送信機(そうしんき)出力(しゅつりょく): the output power of a transmitter

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 受信機(じゅしんき): receiver — the device that picks up the signal (the antonym)
  • 発信機(はっしんき): beacon; signal emitter — emphasizes giving off a locating signal