Japanese word

コマーシャル

Pronunciation

Romajikomāsharu

Meaning

  • nouncommercial

Example

テレビでコマーシャルを見ました。te re bi de ko mā sha ru o mi ma shi ta

I watched a commercial on TV.

Illustration for コマーシャル (commercial)

More examples

このコマーシャルには有名な俳優が出演しています。ko no ko mā sha ru ni wa yū mei na hai yū ga shutsu en shi te i ma su

A famous actor appears in this commercial.

Core concept

Delivers a short promotional message through media to make a product, service, or organization known to the public.

Common phrases

  • コマーシャルを見るko mā sha ru o mi ru

    watch a commercial

  • コマーシャルを制作するko mā sha ru o sei saku su ru

    produce a commercial

Similar words

広告kōkoku: A public message that promotes a product, service, event, or organization.

Definition in Japanese

商品やサービスなどを広く知らせるために、テレビやラジオなどで流す広告。shō hin ya sā bi su na do o hiro ku shi ra se ru ta me ni te re bi ya ra ji o na do de naga su kō koku

Word origin

コマーシャル (komāsharu) comes from English commercial, a word derived from Latin commercium, "trade" or "exchange," through French.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use commercial for a television or radio advertisement, while the same word also describes business matters in phrases such as commercial activity.

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