スタジオ

• Reading: スタジオ
• Romaji: sutajio
• Pronunciation: /sɯ.ta.d͡ʑi.o/

Meaning

Studio; a room or building for recording, broadcasting, photography, or artistic work.

A loanword from English 'studio,' used broadly for recording studios (music, film), broadcasting studios (TV, radio), photography studios, and art studios. Very common in everyday Japanese, especially in entertainment and media contexts. Also used in compound expressions like スタジオ収録 (studio recording).

Examples

1. バンドのメンバーとスタジオで新曲を録音した。 I recorded a new song with the band members at the studio.
2. テレビ番組の収録がスタジオで行われている。 A TV show is being filmed at the studio.
3. 写真スタジオで家族写真を撮ってもらった。 We had our family portrait taken at a photography studio.

Usage Guide

Context: entertainment, music, television, photography

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'studio,' which derives from Italian 'studio' meaning a room for study or work. Entered Japanese in the early 20th century with the growth of film and broadcasting.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal