Japanese word

ブザー

Pronunciation

Romajibuzā

Meaning

  • nounbuzzer

Example

玄関のブザーが鳴っています。gen kan no bu zā ga na tte i ma su

The door buzzer is ringing.

Illustration for ブザー (buzzer)

More examples

係員を呼ぶためにブザーを押してください。kakari in o yo bu ta me ni bu zā o o shi te ku da sa i

Please press the buzzer to call a staff member.

Core concept

Signals a call or warning by producing a short electric buzzing sound.

Common phrases

  • ブザーが鳴るbu zā ga na ru

    the buzzer sounds

  • ブザーを押すbu zā o o su

    press the buzzer

Similar words

ベルberu: A device that makes a ringing sound when struck or operated to signal something.
呼び鈴yobirin: A device that produces a sound when pressed to call someone or announce a visitor.
チャイムchaimu: A device that produces a clear tone to announce a visitor or signal an event.

Definition in Japanese

電気で作動し、合図や呼び出しのために音を発する装置。den ki de sa dō shi ai zu ya yo bi da shi no ta me ni oto o has su ru sō chi

Word origin

The Japanese noun ブザー (buzā) comes from English "buzzer," a device name formed from buzz and the agent suffix -er.

Usage tips

  • In English, a buzzer can mark the end of a quiz-show round, while ブザー (buzā) in Japanese commonly refers to the sound-making device itself.

Other meanings

  • personal alarmnoun

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