How to Say "Remote" in Japanese

リモコン

rimokon[ɾʲimo̞kõ̞ɴ]

The English phrase 'remote' is translated into Japanese as リモコン (rimokon).

リモコン is used to refer to a remote control.

Meaning: remote control (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word リモコン is a contraction of the English loanwords リモートコントロール (rimōto kontorōru), meaning remote control.

リモコン is the common, everyday way to say remote control, whereas リモートコントロール is the full, more formal term.

The word リモコン follows a pattern of extreme abbreviation where エアコン (air conditioner) and パソコン (personal computer) are shortened in the exact same way.
In Japanese households, it is common to see a リモコン holder attached to the wall or a dedicated tray, as losing the remote is a frequent cultural trope of domestic frustration.
If you use the word リモート in a business context today, most people will assume you mean 'remote work' (telework) rather than a physical control device.

リモコン返せよ！
Give me back the remote!
This sentence is useful for seeing how to demand a リモコン be returned.
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テレビのリモコンはどこ？
Where's the remote control for the TV?
This sentence is useful for asking about the location of a リモコン for a TV.
Tatoeba #9509025 by bunbuku, translation #39222 by CK
テレビのリモコンって、どこ？
Where's the TV remote?
This sentence is useful for asking where a リモコン is.
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A couple is relaxing in the living room.

陽太 Yota

結衣、リモコンを取ってくれる？
Yui, rimokon o totte kureru?
Yui, can you pass me the remote?
結衣 Yui

いいよ。はい、どうぞ。
Ii yo. Hai, douzo.
Sure. Here you go.
陽太 Yota

ありがとう。これでゆっくりできるよ。
Arigatou. Kore de yukkuri dekiru yo.
Thanks. Now I can finally relax.
結衣 Yui

陽太、何を見るの？
Youta, nani o miru no?
Youta, what are you going to watch?

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