ハイビジョン
also: ハイビション
Meanings
1
high-definition television; HDTV
Wasei-eigo term derived from 'hi-vision'. Refers to high-definition TV broadcasting and equipment in Japan.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from hi-vision
This program is broadcast in high definition.
I bought an HDTV-compatible television.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をハイビジョンで見るto watch something in high definition
I watched the soccer match in high definition.
- ハイビジョンで〈動詞〉to do something (e.g. film, broadcast) in high definition
This drama was filmed in high definition.