ビデオ
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Base noun form. Borrowed from English 'video', it specifically refers to video tapes, though it can sometimes be used more broadly for video content. Example: 『ビデオを借りる』 (bideo o kariru, 'to borrow a video tape').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are cleaning out Ken's attic and come across some old items from the 1990s.
ビデオ
ビデオ
video tape
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of watching a 'video' on an old VHS tape — the word sounds just like English 'video'. 'Video' → ビデオ (bideo, 'video tape').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『ビデオ』 (bideo, 'video tape') was widely used for recording TV shows and movies before digital media became common. It's still recognized, especially among older generations.
Forms
Base: ビデオBase noun form. Borrowed from English 'video', it specifically refers to video tapes, though it can sometimes be used more broadly for video content. Example: 『ビデオを借りる』 (bideo o kariru, 'to borrow a video tape').