English–Japanese

“shortwave” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitanpa

Example

短波で海外の放送を聞けます。tan pa de kai gai no hō sō o ki ke ma su

You can listen to overseas broadcasts on shortwave.

Illustration for 短波 (shortwave)

How to say “shortwave” in Japanese

“Shortwave” in Japanese is 短波 (tanpa).

Refers to radio waves with short wavelengths that support communication far beyond the local area.

Full entry for 短波: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 短波

短波を使うと、遠い地域の放送も受信できます。tan pa o tsuka u to tō i chi iki no hō sō mo ju shin de ki ma su

Using shortwave, you can receive broadcasts from distant regions.

Tips for using 短波

  • Many shortwave broadcasters publish schedules in UTC so listeners can find programs across different time zones.

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