巻き戻し
makimodoshi
The English phrase "rewind" is translated into Japanese as 巻き戻し (makimodoshi).
The term 巻き戻し is used to describe the act of rewinding, applying to both physical objects such as film or tape and digital media during video playback.
Meaning: to wind again (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
While 巻き戻し is the noun form, it becomes the transitive verb 巻き戻す when you want to express the actual action of rewinding something.
How do you pronounce it?
makimodoshi
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, particularly in anime and manga, 巻き戻し is often used as a conceptual metaphor for 'reversing time' or returning to a previous state in a narrative.
- The kanji 戻 in 巻き戻す can also be used in the word 戻り湯, which refers to 'return water' in hot springs. This demonstrates how the core concept of 'returning' is embedded within the word for rewinding.
- In modern Japanese digital contexts, you might see the katakana リワインド used in technical software manuals, though 巻き戻し remains the standard term for general users. This reflects the ongoing tension between imported English loanwords and traditional Japanese vocabulary.
Examples in context
- 巻き戻しをお願いします。makimodoshi o onegaishimasu.Please rewind it.
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are watching an old VHS tape together.
- 蓮 Ren今のシーン、もう一度見たいな。Ima no shīn, mō ichido mitai na.I want to see that scene again.
- 陽葵 Himariじゃあ、巻き戻しをするね。Jā, makimodoshi o suru ne.Okay, I'll rewind it.
- 蓮 Renありがとう、陽葵。Arigatō, Himari.Thanks, Himari.
- 陽葵 Himariいいよ、蓮。Ii yo, Ren.No problem, Ren.
