Translation guide
The English word 'television' can refer to the device, the medium, or the industry. In Japanese, different words are used depending on the context.
Referring to the physical television set or screen.
The most common word for a television set. Used in everyday conversation.
新しいテレビを買った。
I bought a new television.
テレビが壊れた。
The TV broke.
A formal or technical term for a television receiver. Rarely used in daily speech.
このテレビ受像機は高画質です。
This television receiver has high picture quality.
Referring to television as a form of media or broadcasting.
Used for the medium in general, just like in English.
テレビでニュースを見た。
I watched the news on television.
テレビの影響は大きい。
The influence of television is significant.
Specifically refers to television broadcasting, often used in technical or industry contexts.
テレビ放送が始まった。
Television broadcasting began.
Referring to the television industry or business.
The television industry. Commonly used when talking about the business side.
彼はテレビ業界で働いている。
He works in the television industry.
A slightly more casual or abbreviated way to refer to the television world or industry.
テレビ界の裏側を知りたい。
I want to know the behind-the-scenes of the television world.
In most everyday situations, テレビ covers both the physical TV set and the medium. Context usually makes the meaning clear. If you need to be specific, use テレビ受像機 for the device or テレビ放送 for broadcasting, but these are less common in casual speech.