受信機・受信器|じゅしんきjushinki

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Which spelling to use
受信機受信機 is the most common written form and is written entirely in kanji. It is the form beginners should use.
受信器受信器 is a less common written variant, also written entirely in kanji. Recognize it, but choose 受信機 when writing.
Definitions
  1. noun(television, radio, etc.) receiver
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymレシーバーNeutralA loanword covering receivers generally, plus telephone handsets and the receiver in tennis; its range is broader than 「受信機」.
  • Synonym受信装置じゅしんそうちWrittenA written/formal, explanatory term for receiving equipment, seen mostly in technical documents.
  • Antonym送信機そうしんきNeutralThe opposite of 「受信機」: a device that transmits signals rather than receiving them.

Use 「受信機」 for devices that receive radio or TV signals, as in 「GPS受信機」. In speech, or for headset-type receivers, say 「レシーバー」; technical writing prefers 「受信装置」. The opposite is 「送信機」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 人為的じんいてきに送おくられる電波でんぱなどの信号しんごうをアンテナで受うけ、増幅ぞうふく、復調ふくちょうする装置そうち。
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