ステレオ
sutereo[sɨ̥te̞ɾe̞o̞]
The English word "stereo" is translated into Japanese as ステレオ (sutereo).
ステレオ refers to a stereo device.
Meaning: device (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sutereo.
Did you know?
- In Japan, high-fidelity enthusiasts often use the word オーディオ ('audio') to describe their hobby and equipment, rather than ステレオ. This distinguishes a professional 'audio' pursuit from a casual 'stereo' device.
- While ステレオ describes the device, Japanese music producers use the same word to describe the spatial width or 'air' of a recording, a nuanced use of 'stereo' as a quality of sound.
- If you are looking for a single-channel, mono sound source, a Japanese speaker might specifically ask for モノラル (monoral).
Examples in context
- ステレオの音、小さくしてよ。Turn down the stereo.This sentence is useful for expressing a request to lower the volume of the ステレオ.Tatoeba #9030248 by bunbuku, translation #51893 by CK
- すみません、ステレオを見つけましたか？Excuse me, have you found the stereo?
- おい、ステレオ見つけた？Hey, did you find the stereo?
- 新しいステレオを買いました。Atarashii sutereo o kaimashita.I bought a new stereo.
- このステレオはとても高性能です。Kono sutereo wa totemo kōseinō desu.This stereo is very high-performance.
Example conversation
Yui and Ren are in the living room.
- 結衣 Yui蓮、ステレオの電源を入れてくれる？Ren, sutereo no dengen o irete kureru?Ren, can you turn on the stereo?
- 蓮 Renいいよ。何を聴きたい？Ii yo. Nani o kikitai?Sure. What do you want to listen to?
- 結衣 Yui最近のお気に入りの曲を流して。Saikin no okiniiri no kyoku o nagashite.Play a song I've been liking lately.
- 蓮 Renわかった。すぐに準備するね。Wakatta. Sugu ni junbi suru ne.Got it. I'll get it ready right away.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ステレオ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
