35. Basic vocabulary: Technology and media

In our basic Japanese course, chapter 35 is dedicated to basic vocabulary related to technology and media. With the increasing influence of technology and media in our daily lives, it is essential to know basic vocabulary in this area, especially if you are planning to travel to Japan or communicate with native Japanese speakers.

First, we'll cover technology-related terms. 'Computer' in Japanese is 'コンピュータ' (Konpyu-ta). The term 'Internet' is 'インターネット' (Inta-netto), while 'website' is 'ウェブサイト' (Uebusaito). 'Email' is 'メール' (Me-ru) and 'smartphone' is 'スマートフォン' (Suma-tofon). 'Tablet' is 'タブレット' (Taburetto) and 'camera' is 'カメラ' (Kamera). If you want to say 'technology', the term in Japanese is '技術' (Gijutsu).

In addition, there are specific terms for the various social media platforms we use. 'Facebook' is 'フェイスブック' (Feisubukku), 'Twitter' is 'ツイッター' (Tsuitta-) and 'Instagram' is 'インスタグラム' (Insutaguramu). 'YouTube' is 'ユーチューブ' (Yu-chu-bu) and 'Snapchat' is 'スナップチャット' (Sunappuchatto).

Next, we'll move on to media-related terms. 'News' in Japanese is 'ニュース' (Nyusu). 'Newspaper' is '新聞' (Shinbun) and 'magazine' is '雑誌' (Zasshi). If you want to say 'television', the term in Japanese is 'テレビ' (Terebi). 'Radio' is 'ラジオ' (Rajio) and 'film' is '映画' (Eiga). 'Music' is '音楽' (Ongaku) ​​and 'book' is '本' (Hon). 'Game' is 'ゲーム' (Ge-mu) and 'animation' is 'アニメーション' (Anime-shon).

Also, we'll learn some useful phrases related to technology and media. For example, 'I'm surfing the internet' in Japanese is 'インターネットを閲覧しています' (Inta-netto o etsuran shiteimasu). 'I'm sending an email' is 'メールを送っています' (Me-ru o okutteimasu). 'I'm watching TV' is 'テレビを見ています' (Terebi o miteimasu). 'I'm reading a newspaper' is '新聞を読んでいます' (Shinbun o yondeimasu). 'I'm listening to music' is '音楽を聴いています' (Ongaku o kiiteimasu).

This chapter is an excellent opportunity to expand your Japanese vocabulary and become familiar with common terms used in technology and the media. With constant practice, you will become more comfortable and confident using these terms in your everyday Japanese conversations.

We hope that this chapter of our basic Japanese course will be useful for you. Remember that the key to learning a new language is regular practice and constant immersion in the language. Keep practicing and you will surely make significant progress in your Japanese learning journey.

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