カセット
Meanings
1
cassette tape
Refers to the physical cassette tape used for audio or video recording. Common in contexts like music, language learning, and old home videos.
I used to listen to music on cassette tapes.
2
Used for ROM cartridges of older game consoles, such as the Famicom or Game Boy. Often appears as ロムカセット.
See also: ロムカセット
I inserted the game cartridge and played.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をカセットに録音するto record something onto a cassette tape
I recorded my favorite songs onto a cassette tape.
- カセットを差し込むto insert a game cartridge (into a console)
I inserted the cartridge into the Famicom and turned it on.
- カセットを入れるto insert a cassette (into a player)
I put the cassette into the deck and pressed play.
- カセットを巻き戻すto rewind a cassette tape
The tape ended, so I rewound the cassette.