How to Say “Subscribe” in Japanese

チャンネル登録する
channeru tōroku suru
The English phrase subscribe is translated into Japanese as チャンネル登録する (channeru tōroku suru).
The phrase チャンネル登録する is often used specifically when asking someone to subscribe to a YouTube channel.
Meaning: to pay for the provision of a service (verb)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of channeru (channel) and tōroku suru (to register/to sign up).

How does it change in a sentence?

By dropping the verb suru (to do), you create a noun phrase meaning チャンネル登録 "channel subscription" or "channel registration".

How do you pronounce it?

channeru tōroku suru

When do people say it?

Adding onegaishimasu to the end of the phrase is the most common way creators ask their audience to subscribe, resulting in チャンネル登録お願いします.

Did you know?

  • While チャンネル登録する is used for digital content, Japanese uses the word 購読する 'kōdoku suru' for subscribing to print media like newspapers or magazines.
  • The word 登録 (tōroku) is used for everything from registering a car to signing up for a newsletter, making it a much broader concept than the English 'subscribe'.
  • Japanese YouTubers often pair チャンネル登録お願いします with a specific gesture, such as pointing toward the subscription button or making a heart shape with their fingers.

Examples in context

  • プロのニュースレターに登録する
    Subscribe to a professional newsletter.
  • サービスに登録する
    Subscribe to a service.
  • プロのニュースレターに登録してください
    Please subscribe to the professional newsletter.
  • サービスに登録してください
    Please subscribe to the service.
  • チャンネル登録よろしくお願いします
    Please subscribe to my channel.
  • このサイトのニュースレターに登録してくださいね
    Please subscribe to the newsletter of this website.
  • 自動通知を購読してもいいですか?
    Is it possible to subscribe to automatic notifications?
  • 新しい動画のためにチャンネル登録するのを忘れないで。
    Atarashii douga no tame ni channeru touroku suru no o wasurenaide.
    Don't forget to subscribe for new videos.
  • 毎日チャンネル登録する人が増えています。
    Mainichi channeru touroku suru hito ga fuete imasu.
    The number of people subscribing every day is increasing.

Example conversation

Yui and Yota are watching a video together.

  1. 結衣 Yui

    この動画、すごく面白いよ!
    Kono dōga, sugoku omoshiroi yo!
    This video is really interesting!
  2. 陽太 Yota

    本当だね。チャンネル登録するよ。
    Hontō da ne. Channeru tōroku suru yo.
    You're right. I'm going to subscribe.
  3. 結衣 Yui

    私もさっきチャンネル登録したよ。
    Watashi mo sakki channeru tōroku shita yo.
    I subscribed a little while ago, too.
  4. 陽太 Yota

    次回の更新が楽しみだね。
    Jikai no kōshin ga tanoshimi da ne.
    I'm looking forward to the next update.
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