DJ
The Japanese phrase for a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience is DJ.
The term refers to a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience.
Did you know?
- In Japanese, DJ often refers to a radio personality or host rather than just someone who mixes music at a club.
- In the early days of Japanese radio, the concept of a DJ was heavily influenced by American military broadcasting during the occupation.
- The term DJ is written in the Latin alphabet in most contexts, but can be written in katakana as ディージェイ.
Examples in context
- 私の友達はプロの ディスクジョッキー です。My friend is a professional DJ.
- このパーティーの DJ はとても上手ですね。The DJ at this party is very skilled, isn't he/she?
- 彼はクラブのDJです。Kare wa kurabu no DJ desu.He is a club DJ.
- DJの技がすごいです。DJ no waza ga sugoi desu.The DJ's skills are amazing.
- 地元のDJを呼びました。Jimoto no DJ o yobimashita.We invited a local DJ.
Example conversation
Talking about a music event.
- 陽葵 Himari昨日のイベントのDJはどうだった？Kinou no ibento no DJ wa dou datta?How was the DJ at yesterday's event?
- 陽太 Yota最高だったよ。リズムがすごく良かった。Saikou datta yo. Rizumu ga sugoku yokatta.He was awesome. The rhythm was great.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太もDJに興味があるの？Youta mo DJ ni kyoumi ga aru no?Are you interested in being a DJ too, Youta?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、いつかやってみたいな。Un, itsuka yatte mitai na.Yeah, I want to try it someday.
