メガホン
also: メガフォン
Meanings
1
megaphone; bullhorn; loudhailer
A handheld cone-shaped device for amplifying the voice, used in sports events, demonstrations, or by tour guides.
The teacher used a megaphone to give instructions to the students.
The demonstrators chanted slogans through megaphones.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がメガホンを取るto direct (a film) — an idiomatic use meaning to take on the role of director
He directed a feature film for the first time.
- メガホンで叫ぶto shout through a megaphone
The coach shouted instructions to the players through a megaphone.
- メガホンを持つto hold a megaphone
The cheering squad cheered while holding megaphones.