Japanese symbol for “videotape”

In Japanese, videotape is ビデオ (bideo).

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Meanings

1. n video (esp. a televised image)
2. n videotape; VHS tape; videocassette
3. n videocassette recorder; VCR
4. n video (short film)

Written forms: —. Readings: ビデオ、ヴィデオ.

See also: Chinese symbol for “videotape”.

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