Translation of Japanese word "放送" to English
放送
ほうそう
[housou]
IPA: /hōsō/
Meaning
NounA transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.
How to use
放送 (housou) — 'broadcast / telecast / announcement'. 放送局 (housoukyoku) — broadcasting station. 生放送 (namahousou) — live broadcast.
🇬🇧 English
broadcast
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 放送
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほうそう
Romaji Transcription: housou
Example Sentences
この番組は毎日放送されています。
このばんぐみはまいにちほうそうされています。
This program is broadcast every day.
このニュースは今夜放送されます。
このニュースはいまやほうそうされます。
This news will be broadcast tonight.
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- 生放送— live broadcast
Frequency rank: #853 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "放送" mean?▼
The Japanese word "放送" means "broadcast" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "放送"?▼
The word "放送" is read as "ほうそう" (housou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "To broadcast information or entertainment over television or radio.".
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