プレイリスト
pureirisuto[pɯ̟ɾe̞iɾʲisɨ̥to̞]
The English phrase 'playlist' is translated into Japanese as プレイリスト (pureirisuto) or 再生リスト.
Meaning: computing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| プレイリスト | pureirisuto | [pɯ̟ɾe̞iɾʲisɨ̥to̞] (narrow) |
| 再生リスト | saisei risuto | [sa̠ise̞ː ɾʲisɨ̥to̞] (narrow) |
What does it mean word for word?
In the term 再生リスト, the first part 再生 means 'playback' or 'reproduction' in a computing context.
How do you pronounce it?
pureirisuto
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the kanji 再生 consists of 'again' and 'birth', highlighting the idea of bringing a sound back to life.
- While プレイリスト is used for music, the word 再生 in 再生リスト also means 'regeneration' or 'recycling' in other contexts.
- If you are looking for a playlist on an older Japanese device, you might see the word 曲集 (kyokushuu), which literally means 'song collection', instead of the modern 'playlist'.
Examples in context
- 新しいプレイリストを作りました。Atarashii pureirisuto o tsukurimashita.I made a new playlist.
- このプレイリストは最高です。Kono pureirisuto wa saikou desu.This playlist is the best.
- おすすめのプレイリストを教えてください。Osusume no pureirisuto o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me a recommended playlist.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are talking about music.
- 陽葵 Himari健太、いいプレイリスト持ってる？Kenta, ii pureirisuto motteru?Kenta, do you have any good playlists?
- 健太 Kentaうん、ドライブ用のがあるよ。Un, doraibu-yo no ga aru yo.Yeah, I have one for driving.
- 陽葵 Himariぜひ共有してほしいな。Zehi kyoyu shite hoshii na.I'd love for you to share it with me.
- 健太 Kentaいいよ、今送るね。Ii yo, ima okuru ne.Sure, I'll send it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “playlist” translations and entries プレイリスト, 再生リスト, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
