Japanese word

チューナー

Pronunciation

Romajichūnā

Meaning

  • nountuner

Example

ラジオのチューナーを合わせます。ra ji o no chū nā o a wa se ma su

I adjust the radio tuner.

Illustration for チューナー (tuner)

More examples

このラジオは、チューナーの感度が高いです。ko no ra ji o wa chū nā no kan do ga taka i de su

This radio has a highly sensitive tuner.

Core concept

A tuner selects a specific broadcast frequency so a receiver can bring its signal into clear sound or pictures.

Common phrases

  • ラジオのチューナーra ji o no chū nā

    radio tuner

  • チューナーを合わせるchū nā o a wa se ru

    adjust the tuner

Similar words

受信機jushinki: A device that receives broadcast signals and outputs sound or pictures, often with a built-in tuner.
アンプanpu: A device that increases the strength of an audio signal for playback through speakers.

Definition in Japanese

ラジオなどの受信機で、聞きたい放送の周波数に合わせる装置。ra ji o na do no ju shin ki de ki ki ta i hō sō no shū ha sū ni a wa se ru sō chi

Word origin

チューナー (chūnā) is a Japanese loanword from English tuner, formed from tune and the agent suffix -er for something or someone that tunes.

Usage tips

  • In audio systems, a tuner and an amplifier are separate components, while a receiver combines both functions in one unit.

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