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“earphones” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiiyahon

Example

毎朝イヤホンで音楽を聞きます。mai asa i ya ho n de on gaku o ki ki ma su

I listen to music with earphones every morning.

Illustration for イヤホン (earphones)

How to say “earphones” in Japanese

“Earphones” in Japanese is イヤホン (iyahon).

Describes a personal listening device that sends sound into the ears without using external speakers.

Full entry for イヤホン: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with イヤホン

電車の中では、音量を下げてイヤホンを使います。den sha no naka de wa on ryō o sa ge te i ya ho n o tsuka i ma su

On the train, I use earphones with the volume turned down.

Tips for using イヤホン

  • In product descriptions, earphones are commonly contrasted with headphones, which usually have a band connecting larger speakers placed over or around the ears.

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