Japanese

ほうそう
Meaning: broadcasting; program
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

放
送

Example sentences

The news was broadcast nationwide.
そのニュースは全国に放送された。
That news was broadcast nationwide.
その番組は好評につき再放送された
The program was rebroadcast due to popular demand.
彼は放送局のプロデューサーだ。
He is a producer at a broadcasting station.
この国営放送は、世界中に最新のニュースを配信している。
This state-run broadcaster distributes the latest news worldwide.
年末になると、テレビで忠臣蔵のドラマがよく放送される。
At the end of the year, dramas about Chushingura are often broadcast on TV.
短波放送を受信する。
Receive shortwave broadcasting.

Usage Notes

Refers to transmitting audio or video via radio or television.

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