Japanese Conversation · Level 19
90 words
Japanese word
アンテナ
Pronunciation
Romajiantena
Meaning
- nounantenna
Example
屋根の上にアンテナがあります。ya ne no ue ni a n te na ga a ri ma su
There is an antenna on the roof.
More examples
強い風でアンテナが傾きました。tsuyo i kaze de a n te na ga katamu ki ma shi ta
The antenna tilted in the strong wind.
Core concept
Antenna describes a device that catches or transmits radio signals, with its position and shape helping it interact with those signals.
Common phrases
アンテナを立てるa n te na o ta te ru
put up an antenna
Definition in Japanese
電波を受けたり送ったりするための装置。den pa o u ke ta ri oku tta ri su ru ta me no sō chi
Word origin
The Japanese loanword comes from English antenna, which ultimately derives from Latin antenna, meaning a sail yard or pole.
Usage tips
- The plural antennas describes multiple devices, whereas antennae is the usual form when referring to the feelers of insects.