Dictionary
English - Japanese
Subscribe
səbˈskraɪb
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
購読する (こうどくする), 定期購読する (ていきこうどくする), サブスクする, 支持する (しじする)
Subscribe meanings in Japanese
購読する (こうどくする)
Example:
I want to subscribe to this magazine.
この雑誌を購読したいです。
She subscribes to several online journals.
彼女はいくつかのオンラインジャーナルを購読しています。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to subscribing to publications, like magazines, newspapers, or journals.
Note: This is the most common meaning and is often used in both formal and informal situations.
定期購読する (ていきこうどくする)
Example:
I have a subscription for the weekly newsletter.
週刊ニュースレターを定期購読しています。
They offer a subscription service for their content.
彼らはコンテンツの定期購読サービスを提供しています。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Refers specifically to a subscription service for regular content delivery.
Note: This term emphasizes the regular or periodic nature of the subscription.
サブスクする
Example:
I subscribed to a streaming service.
ストリーミングサービスにサブスクしました。
Many people now subscribe to meal kit services.
多くの人々がミールキットサービスにサブスクしています。
Usage: informalContext: Often used in casual conversation, especially regarding modern subscription services like streaming, software, or meal kits.
Note: This is a loanword from 'subscription' and is trendy in contemporary Japanese.
支持する (しじする)
Example:
I subscribe to the idea of sustainability.
私は持続可能性の考えを支持します。
Many people subscribe to different political ideologies.
多くの人々が異なる政治的イデオロギーを支持しています。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when agreeing with or supporting a belief, principle, or idea.
Note: This meaning is less common in everyday language but is relevant in discussions about beliefs or ideologies.
Subscribe's synonyms
Follow
To follow means to receive updates or notifications from a particular source, similar to subscribing.
Example: I decided to follow the blog to receive updates.
Note: While subscribing usually involves signing up for a service or publication, following can be more informal and may not always require a formal subscription.
Register
Registering involves providing personal information to become a member or user of a platform or service, similar to subscribing for access.
Example: You need to register on the website to access exclusive content.
Note: Registering often involves creating an account, while subscribing can refer to ongoing engagement with content or services.
Enroll
To enroll means to officially sign up or register for a course, program, or service, similar to subscribing for access.
Example: Students can enroll in the course to learn new skills.
Note: Enrolling is typically associated with educational or formal programs, while subscribing can be more general in terms of content or services.
Subscribe expressions, common phrases
Subscribe to
To agree to receive or regularly pay for a service or publication.
Example: I subscribe to several magazines to stay updated on the latest trends.
Note: The preposition 'to' is added to emphasize agreeing to receive or pay for something regularly.
Subscribe for
To sign up or pay for a service or product.
Example: I subscribed for the premium membership to access exclusive content.
Note: The preposition 'for' is used to indicate signing up or paying for a particular service or product.
Subscribe for updates
To register to receive notifications or information about something.
Example: Don't forget to subscribe for updates on our website to get the latest news.
Note: This phrase specifically refers to signing up to receive notifications or information, often online.
Subscribe and save
To agree to regular deliveries or services and receive a discount or special offer.
Example: Subscribe and save 20% on your monthly box of goodies.
Note: This phrase is commonly used in marketing to encourage customers to sign up for regular deliveries or services with a discount.
Subscribe on YouTube
To follow a channel or user on YouTube in order to receive updates.
Example: Make sure to subscribe on YouTube to get notified of our new videos.
Note: The addition of 'on YouTube' specifies the platform on which the subscription is made.
Subscribe now
To take action to receive benefits or access immediately.
Example: Subscribe now for early access to our upcoming product launch.
Note: The urgency conveyed by 'now' encourages immediate action to receive benefits or access.
Subscribe and get
To sign up for a service or product and receive an additional benefit.
Example: Subscribe and get a free trial of our premium service for a month.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the added benefit or incentive received upon subscribing.
Subscribe for a cause
To make regular donations or contributions to support a specific cause.
Example: I subscribed for a cause by donating to support children's education.
Note: In this context, 'subscribe' is used to indicate ongoing support through donations.
Subscribe to a podcast
To follow and regularly listen to a podcast series.
Example: Have you subscribed to that new podcast everyone is talking about?
Note: The addition of 'to a podcast' specifies the type of content being followed and listened to regularly.
Subscribe everyday (slang) expressions
Sub
Shortened form of 'subscribe', commonly used in casual conversation or online platforms.
Example: Make sure to sub to my channel for more content!
Note: Informal and used mostly in spoken language or online communication.
Subbed
Past tense of 'sub', indicating that one has subscribed to something in the past.
Example: I subbed to that newsletter last week.
Note: Informal and more colloquial.
Subber
Informal term for someone who regularly subscribes to online content or channels.
Example: She's a dedicated subber of various fitness blogs.
Note: Casual and commonly used in online communities.
Subby
A friendly term used to refer to someone who has subscribed to a particular service or channel.
Example: Thanks for being a loyal subby!
Note: Slang term derived from 'sub', adding a more affectionate or personal touch.
Subathon
An event organized by content creators where viewers are encouraged to subscribe during a designated time period.
Example: Join us for our weekend subathon with special guests and prizes!
Note: Specific slang term used in the context of online streaming or content creation.
Subscrew
Humorous term used to describe a mistake when trying to subscribe to something.
Example: I accidentally hit the subscrew button instead of the subscribe button!
Note: Informal and playful slang term.
Subzilla
A playful term to describe a significant increase in subscribers within a short period.
Example: The latest video caused a subzilla frenzy with new subscribers flooding in!
Note: Informal slang used in a light-hearted manner to emphasize a sudden surge in subscriptions.
Subscribe - Examples
I subscribed to the magazine last month.
She wants to subscribe to the newsletter.
They decided to subscribe to the streaming service.
Subscribe grammar
Subscribe - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: subscribe
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): subscribed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): subscribing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): subscribes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): subscribe
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): subscribe
Syllables, Separation and Stress
subscribe Contains 2 syllables: sub • scribe
Phonetic transcription: səb-ˈskrīb
sub scribe , səb ˈskrīb (The red syllable is stressed)
Subscribe - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
subscribe: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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