How to Say "Mike" in Japanese

マイク

maiku[ma̠ikɯ̟]

The English word "mike" translates to Japanese as マイク (maiku).

マイク is an informal way to refer to a microphone.

Meaning: informal: microphone (noun)

Which one should you use?

In Japanese, the word マイク can refer to both the piece of equipment (microphone) and the proper name Mike, depending on the context.

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In Japanese karaoke, a singer may be asked to マイクを回す (turn the 'mike'), which means to pass the microphone to the next person in the group.
Japanese comedians often use a マイク as a prop for physical comedy, sometimes treating it as a weapon or a musical instrument to signal a punchline.
In many Japanese pop songs or broadcasts, you might hear the term マイクチェック, which is the direct katakana adaptation of 'mic check'.

おはよう、マイク。
Good morning, Mike.
This sentence shows how to use マイク as a name in a greeting.
Tatoeba #227565 by bunbuku, translation #64918 by CN
マイクは末っ子です。
Mike is the youngest in his family.
This sentence shows how to use マイク as a subject to describe someone's position in a family.
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私はマイクと友達です。
I am friends with Mike.
This sentence shows how to use マイク to indicate a relationship with a person named Mike.
Tatoeba #158902 by bunbuku, translation #255625 by CN
マイキー、早く来て！
Hey Mike, come here quickly!
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At a karaoke bar, preparing to sing.

陽葵 Himari

大翔、そのマイク貸して。
Hiroto, sono maiku kashite.
Hiroto, lend me that microphone.
大翔 Hiroto

いいよ、はい、マイク。
Ii yo, hai, maiku.
Okay, here is the mic.
陽葵 Himari

ありがとう。歌うね。
Arigatou. Utau ne.
Thanks. I'm going to sing.
大翔 Hiroto

陽葵、頑張って！
Himari, ganbatte!
Good luck, Himari!

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