カセット

カセット

cassette (tape)

JLPT N2

Meaning and Usage

"カセット" primarily refers to cassette tapes, a popular audio storage medium before digital formats became widespread. It can also refer to cassette recorders or players.

Common Collocations

  • カセットテープ: cassette tape, the physical tape itself.
  • カセットレコーダー: cassette recorder, a device to play or record cassettes.
  • カセットに録音する: to record onto a cassette.

Usage Notes

This word is mostly used in contexts discussing older audio technology or nostalgia. While digital music has largely replaced cassettes, "カセット" remains common in conversations about vintage audio equipment or collections.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "カセット" with other audio media like CDs or DVDs. Remember "カセット" specifically means cassette tapes or related devices, not discs.

Example Sentences

むかしはカセットテープでおんがくをきいていました。

In the past, I used to listen to music on cassette tapes.

このカセットレコーダーはまだつかえますか?

Can this cassette recorder still be used?

カセットにろくおんしたないようをパソコンにとりこみたい。

I want to transfer the content recorded on the cassette to my computer.