JLPT N3 Intermediate
電波
Radio waves or cell signal; slang for nonsensical or eccentric behavior.
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デンパ Katakana, often for slang
1 Noun
Radio Wave / Signal
Indicates the reception status or signal strength for mobile phones, Wi-Fi, and television broadcasts.
Example
A もしもし ？ 聞こえる ？
B ごめん 、 電波 が 弱く て よく 聞こえ ない 。
[A:] Hello? Can you hear me? [B:] Sorry, the signal is weak and I can't hear you well.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective
Weird / Out There (Slang)
Describes eccentric or nonsensical behavior implying the person is influenced by imaginary signals or hallucinations.
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