放送
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Base noun form. Refers to the act or system of transmitting audio or video content via media like TV, radio, or internet. Often used in compounds like 『テレビ放送』 (terebi housou, 'TV broadcasting').
Theme
Two friends, Kenji and User, are at a café discussing their favorite TV shows and the current state of broadcasting in Japan.
放送
ほうそう
broadcasting
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Imagine a radio station 'broadcasting' a song so loud it 'sounds' like it's being 'sent out' everywhere. 'Broadcast' → 放送 (housou, 'broadcasting').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『放送』 (housou, 'broadcasting') is a key part of media, with major networks like NHK providing TV and radio services. It's common to hear 『放送中』 (housouchuu, 'on air') during live programs.
Forms
Base: 放送Base noun form. Refers to the act or system of transmitting audio or video content via media like TV, radio, or internet. Often used in compounds like 『テレビ放送』 (terebi housou, 'TV broadcasting').