English–Japanese
“remote control” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajirimokon
Example
テレビのリモコンはテーブルの上です。te re bi no ri mo ko n wa tē bu ru no ue de su
The TV remote control is on the table.
How to say “remote control” in Japanese
“Remote control” in Japanese is リモコン (rimokon).
Refers to a handheld device that controls another machine by transmitting signals across a short distance.
Example sentences with リモコン
電池を交換したら、リモコンが使えるようになりました。den chi o kō kan shi ta ra ri mo ko n ga tsuka e ru yō ni na ri ma shi ta
After I replaced the batteries, the remote control started working.
Tips for using リモコン
- English speakers often shorten remote control to remote, especially when the context makes the device clear, while Japanese uses リモコン (rimokon) as the standard noun.