Translation guide
In Japanese, 'music video' is commonly expressed with the loanword ミュージックビデオ or the abbreviation MV. The full term ミュージックビデオ is widely understood, while MV is very common in casual and online contexts. The term プロモーションビデオ (promotion video) is also used, especially in industry contexts, but may sound slightly dated.
The learner wants to refer to a music video in everyday conversation.
The standard loanword for 'music video'. Widely understood and used in both spoken and written Japanese.
このアーティストの新しいミュージックビデオを見た？
Did you see this artist's new music video?
Abbreviation of 'music video'. Extremely common in casual conversation, social media, and online platforms. Pronounced as the letters 'M' and 'V'.
昨日公開されたMV、もう見た？
Did you already watch the MV that was released yesterday?
Abbreviation of プロモーションビデオ. Common in music industry contexts and among fans. May be perceived as slightly older terminology compared to MV.
このバンドのPVはすごくおしゃれだね。
This band's music video is really stylish, isn't it?
Literally 'promotion video'. Often used interchangeably with ミュージックビデオ, but can imply a promotional purpose. Slightly more formal or industry-oriented. Sometimes abbreviated as PV.
この曲のプロモーションビデオは海外で撮影された。
The music video for this song was filmed overseas.