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VocabJLPT N2

radio wave

Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

1. radio wave
2. reception
3. saying strange things
4. Radio waves

This noun refers to electromagnetic waves or radio waves used in communication and broadcasting. It is also used colloquially in modern Japanese slang to describe someone who says strange or incoherent things, similar to calling someone "out there" or "a bit crazy."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why is my room the only one with bad signal…

Sentence 2

The security cameras are connected by cable, not wirelessly.

Sentence 3

No way — this mountain cabin actually gets signal!

Sentence 4

An announcement came on: "Please move to an area with signal coverage."

Sentence 5

"The signal gets congested in this town at night," he said with a laugh.