中継する

• Reading: ちゅうけいする
• Romaji: chuukei suru
• Kanji breakdown: 中 (chuu) — middle, midway; 継 (kei) — relay, succeed, inherit
• Pronunciation: /tɕɯː.keː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To relay; to broadcast live; to transmit a signal from one point to another.

A Group 3 (suru) compound verb. Most commonly refers to live broadcasting (生中継, live relay) of events such as sports, concerts, or news. Also used technically for relay transmission of signals. A core term in broadcast media vocabulary.

Examples

1. オリンピックの開会式が世界中に中継された。 The Olympic opening ceremony was broadcast live around the world.
2. 現地から生中継でお伝えします。 We'll be bringing you a live broadcast from the scene.
3. スタジアムの試合をインターネットで中継している。 The game at the stadium is being streamed live on the internet.

Usage Guide

Context: broadcasting, sports, news, technology

Tone: informational

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese 中 (chuu, middle/midway) + 継 (kei, to relay/succeed). Literally 'to connect in the middle,' referring to the act of relaying a signal or broadcast from one point to another through an intermediary.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal