English–Japanese
“subscription” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikōdoku
Example
この雑誌の購読を始めます。ko no zas shi no kō doku o haji me ma su
I am starting a subscription to this magazine.
How to say “subscription” in Japanese
“Subscription” in Japanese is 購読 (kōdoku).
Describes paying for continuing access to a publication, usually through repeated delivery or digital access rather than a single purchase.
Example sentences with 購読
私はオンラインで新聞を購読しています。watashi wa o n ra i n de shin bun o kō doku shi te i ma su
I subscribe to a newspaper online.
Tips for using 購読
- The English word subscription covers newspapers, streaming services, and software, while 購読 (kōdoku) most directly evokes paid reading of publications.