How to Say "Channel" in Japanese

チャンネル

channeru[t͡ɕã̠nːe̞ɾɯ̟]

The Japanese word for the broadcasting term channel is チャンネル (channeru).

チャンネル is a noun used to refer to a specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television.

Meaning: broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television (noun)

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While チャンネル refers to the broadcast medium, if you are talking about a water channel or a narrow strait, Japanese uses completely different native terms like 水路 or 海峡.
In Japanese internet slang, チャンネル is frequently used to refer to specific forums or boards on sites like 2channel, regardless of whether video is involved.
The phrase チャンネルを変える 'change the channel' can be used metaphorically to describe shifting a topic of conversation abruptly.

チャンネル変えてよ！
Change the channel!
The first example is useful for requesting that someone change the チャンネル.
Tatoeba #13115864 by small_snow, translation #5515463 by Mar1L
チャンネルを１にして。
Turn to channel 1.
The second example is useful for requesting to turn to チャンネル 1.
Tatoeba #202957 by small_snow, translation #40192 by CM
チャンネル変えてもいい？
Can I change the channel?
The third example is useful for asking permission to change the チャンネル.
Tatoeba #202954 by tommy_san, translation #40189 by CK
番組はどのチャンネルですか？
Which channel is the program on?
私はニュースのチャンネルを変えようと思っています。
I'm thinking of changing the news channel.
あのテレビ局は面白い番組をたくさん放送しますよ。
That TV channel broadcasts many interesting shows.
今日の野球の試合はどのチャンネルで見れるの？
On which channel can I watch today's baseball game?
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A couple is sitting in the living room watching television.

蓮 Ren

このチャンネル、面白いね。
Kono channeru, omoshiroi ne.
This channel is interesting.
陽葵 Himari

本当だね。ずっと見てられる。
Hontou da ne. Zutto miterareru.
True. I could watch this forever.
蓮 Ren

他のチャンネルも見れるよ。
Hoka no channeru mo mireru yo.
You can watch other channels too.
陽葵 Himari

今はこれのままでいいよ。
Ima wa kore no mama de ii yo.
Let's just keep it on this one for now.

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