短波
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
short wave
Refers to radio waves with wavelengths between about 10 and 100 meters, used in broadcasting and communication. Often used attributively with の.
Shortwave broadcasts can reach far away.
He listens to overseas news on a shortwave radio.
Usage patterns
- 短波で〈場所〉と交信するto communicate with (a place) via short wave
The amateur radio operator communicated with America via short wave.
- 短波を受信するto receive short-wave signals
This radio can receive short-wave signals.