マスメディア
also: マス・メディア
Meanings
1
Refers to media that reach a large audience, such as television, newspapers, radio, and the internet. A common loanword used in everyday Japanese.
The influence of mass media is significant.
He is often featured in the mass media.
Usage patterns
- マスメディアが〈事〉を報道するfor the mass media to report on something
The mass media reported extensively on the incident.
- マスメディアに取り上げられるto be featured or covered by the mass media
The new product was covered by the mass media and became a hot topic.
- マスメディアを通じて〈事〉が広がるfor something to spread through the mass media
The rumor spread rapidly through the mass media.