ブイログ
buirogu
The English phrase 'vlog' is translated into Japanese as ブイログ (buirogu).
The term refers to a weblog that uses video as its primary medium.
Meaning: weblog using video (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ブイログ is the standard form, ビデオブログ is used in more formal contexts and ヴログ is used in informal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
buirogu
Did you know?
- While 'vlog' is a global term, a Japanese speaker might use the much older term 動画 (douga), meaning 'moving images', to refer to vlogs in casual conversation.
- Japanese speakers frequently use the term 動画日記 meaning 'video diary' to describe the personal, intimate style of vlogging.
- In Japan, the term ブイログ is often superseded by the English loanword Vlog written in the Latin alphabet, which is seen as more stylish and modern in social media hashtags.
Examples in context
- 最近、ビデオブログにハマっています。Lately, I've been hooked to vlogs.
- ヴログを見るのが好きなんだよね。I really enjoy watching vlogs, you know.
Example conversation
Yota and Himari are talking about their hobbies.
- 陽太 Yota陽葵は何か動画を投稿しているの？Himari wa nanika douga o toukou shite iru no?Himari, are you posting any videos?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、たまにブイログをアップしてるよ。Un, tamani buirogu o appu shiteru yo.Yeah, I upload a vlog every now and then.
- 陽太 Yotaいいなあ。僕もブイログをやってみたい。Ii naa. Boku mo buirogu o yatte mitai.That's nice. I want to try doing a vlog too.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太ならきっと面白い動画が撮れるよ。Yota nara kitto omoshiroi douga ga toreru yo.I'm sure you could film some interesting videos, Yota.
