🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

短波ラジオ

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Tanpa rajio

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sōhōkō-Rajio/soʊhoʊkoʊ ˈrɑːdʒioʊ/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"短波ラジオを使って世界中の人々とつながることができます。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of radio communication that uses shortwave frequencies to transmit signals over long distances.

    "Many amateur radio enthusiasts enjoy using sōhōkō-rajio to connect with others around the world."
  2. 2

    A radio that operates on shortwave frequencies, often used for broadcasting and receiving international radio signals.

    "During the storm, she relied on her sōhōkō-rajio to stay updated with the latest news."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sōhōkō-rajio' is derived from Japanese, where 'sōhōkō' means 'shortwave' and 'rajio' is a loanword from English 'radio'. The usage of shortwave radio technology became prominent in the early 20th century, allowing for long-distance communication, especially in remote areas.

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