Translation of Japanese word "テレビ" to English
テレビ
テレビ
[terebi]
IPA: /teɾebi/
Meaning
NounAlternative form of TV.
How to use
テレビ (terebi) — 'TV / television' (from English). テレビを見る — watch TV. テレビ番組 (terebi bangumi) — TV programme.
🇬🇧 English
TV / television
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: テレビ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): テレビ
Romaji Transcription: terebi
Example Sentences
テレビを見ます。
てれびをみます。
I watch TV.
テレビが壊れました。
てれびがこわれました。
The TV broke.
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Common phrases
- テレビを見る— to watch TV
- テレビ番組— TV programme
Frequency rank: #165 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "テレビ" means "TV / television" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Watch TV in the evening.".
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