Translation guide
The proper name of a major Japanese television network. This entry explains how to refer to it in Japanese, including its full official name, common abbreviations, and usage in conversation.
Use the formal, official name of the television network in writing or formal contexts.
The full official corporate name of Nippon Television Network Corporation. Used in legal documents, official announcements, and formal reporting.
日本テレビ放送網株式会社は東京都港区に本社を置く。
Nippon Television Network Corporation is headquartered in Minato, Tokyo.
Use the everyday, abbreviated name for the network in conversation, news, and general media.
The standard abbreviation for Nippon Television. This is the most common way to refer to the network in daily life, TV listings, and casual conversation.
今夜の日本テレビの番組を見た？
Did you watch the show on Nippon TV tonight?
日本テレビで新しいドラマが始まる。
A new drama starts on Nippon TV.
A further colloquial abbreviation of 日本テレビ, very common in spoken Japanese and informal writing. Often used in entertainment news and by fans.
Refer to the network by its broadcast channel number, especially when discussing TV reception or regional affiliates.
In the Kanto region (Tokyo area), Nippon Television broadcasts on channel 4. This phrase is used colloquially to refer to the network.
4チャンネルに合わせて。
Turn to channel 4.
In most everyday situations, 日本テレビ is the safest and most natural choice. 日テレ is very common in casual speech and entertainment contexts but may be too informal for news or business settings. The full corporate name 日本テレビ放送網 is rarely used outside of official documents.
日テレのアナウンサーが好きだ。
I like the announcers on Nittele.
昨日の日テレのニュースで見たよ。
I saw it on the Nittele news yesterday.