Translation guide
A live broadcast of video and audio over the internet. In Japanese, the most common way to refer to this is the loanword ライブ配信, but other terms exist depending on context.
live stream (noun)
to live stream
Referring to the act or content of broadcasting live over the internet, such as on YouTube, Twitch, or social media.
The most common and natural term for 'live stream' as a noun or the act of live streaming. Combines 'live' and 'broadcast/distribution'.
I'll start a live stream at 8 PM tonight.
Literally 'live broadcast'. Slightly more formal or written than ライブ配信, but still common. Often used by media companies.
Direct loanword from English. Used especially in technical contexts or platform names, but less common in everyday speech than ライブ配信.
You can watch live streams on this app.
Describing the action of beginning a live broadcast.
Describing the viewer's perspective of watching a live broadcast.
ライブ (live) is more casual and common in internet contexts, while 生 (なま) can sound slightly more formal or traditional. For most everyday situations, ライブ配信 is the safest choice.
His live streams are always interesting.
The live stream of the event starts at noon tomorrow.
Literally 'live broadcast'. Used mainly for traditional TV/radio, but can appear for internet streams in formal contexts.
The program will be broadcast live.
We plan to live stream tomorrow's meeting.
Registration is required to watch the live stream.