Japanese

テレビ

テレビ
Meaning: television; TV
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

テ
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Example sentences

I watched an interesting TV program last night.
テレビで映画を見る
I watch movies on TV.
テレビの音がうるさい。
The TV is too loud.
寝る前に必ずテレビの電源を消してください。
Please make sure to turn off the TV before going to bed.
雷のせいで、テレビの音声が途切れた。
The TV sound was cut off because of the thunder.
テレビをつけっぱなしにして寝てしまった。
I fell asleep with the TV left on.
テレビで昨日のニュースを見る。
Watch yesterday's news on TV.
家族全員が居間に集まってテレビを見ている。
The whole family is gathered in the living room watching TV.
子供の頃、テレビで見たヒーローに憧れていました。
When I was a child, I admired the heroes I saw on TV.
テレビの音声が聞こえません。
I can't hear the TV audio.

Usage Notes

Short for 'television'. Refers to the device or the broadcasts.

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