Meaning

Primary

Covering An Event

Alternatives

Data Collection, Interview

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Your job is to take materials from a bunch of different people because you're covering an event. This data collection needs to be thorough, so you try to take all the materials you can from as many people as you can find.

Reading

しゅざい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You haven't learned the on'yomi of yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

You're covering an event featuring all kinds of chutes (しゅ). They have the whole range, from laundry chutes and garbage chutes, to evacuation chutes and so much more. You'll be doing some data collection and interviews about all these chutes, and you can't wait!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • テレビの取材

    television coverage

    マスコミの取材

    media coverage

    今回の取材

    this interview

Context Sentences

取材にご協力いただけませんか。

I'm wondering if you would allow us to get an interview?

明日は、スポーツイベントの取材に行きます。

I will go to cover the sports event tomorrow.

今は有名アーティストのコンサートの取材をしています。

I'm covering the concert of a famous artist now.

マスコミの取材が一斉に始まりました。

Media coverage started simultaneously.

Kanji Composition