Translation of Japanese word "マイク" to English
マイク
マイク
[maiku]
IPA: /maiku/
Meaning
NounA device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or transmitted over radio.
How to use
マイク (maiku) — 'microphone / mic'. マイクで話す — speak into a microphone. カラオケのマイク — karaoke mic.
🇬🇧 English
microphone
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: マイク
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): マイク
Romaji Transcription: maiku
Example Sentences
マイクは音を収集します。
マイクはおとをしゅうしゅうします。
A microphone collects sound.
彼女はマイクを操作しています。
かのじょはマイクをそうさしています。
She is operating a microphone.
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The Japanese word "マイク" means "microphone" in English.
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