ドメイン
domein[do̞me̞ĩɴ]
The English word 'domain' can be translated into Japanese as ドメイン (domein).
The term ドメイン is a loanword primarily used in technical or specialized contexts. It is most commonly used in computing to refer to internet domains, or in intellectual property to refer to the 'public domain' as part of the phrase パブリックドメイン.
Meaning: a field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ドメイン is used for technical internet or legal spheres, the Japanese word 領域 (りょういき) is the formal translation used when referring to a general field, sphere or range of activity or influence.
How do you pronounce it?
domein
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, particularly in anime and manga, 領域 is often used to describe a supernatural 'domain' or territory created by a character to trap opponents.
- While ドメイン handles technical spheres, the word 領域 (りょういき) is also used in Japanese medicine to describe the physical 'domain' or area of a patient's body being treated.
- The word 領域 is composed of two characters: 領 meaning 'territory' and 域 meaning 'limit' or 'boundary'.
Examples in context
- 1月1日はパブリックドメインの日です。The first of January is Public Domain Day.This sentence is useful for mentioning Public Domain Day.Tatoeba #2718472 by tommy_san, translation #10011804 by tsp_2
- この作品は、パブリックドメインになりました。This work has entered the public domain.This sentence shows how to say a work has entered the public domain using ドメイン.Tatoeba #11255937 by small_snow, translation #10610481 by AlanF_US
- この著作物は、米国ではパブリックドメインです。This work is in the public domain in the United States.This sentence uses ドメイン to describe a work that is in the public domain within the United States.Tatoeba #11255941 by small_snow, translation #7802749 by Hybrid
- 科学の領域 (かがくのりょういき)The domain of science
- インターネットのドメイン (いんたーねっとのどめいん)Internet domain
- 彼の領分 (かれのりょうぶん)His domain/area of expertise
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are discussing a new business project at work.
- 健太 Kentaこの分野は私の専門ドメインではありません。Kono bunya wa watashi no senmon domein de wa arimasen.This field is not my area of expertise.
- 結衣 Yuiでは、誰がこのドメインに詳しいですか？Dewa, dare ga kono domein ni kuwashii desu ka?Then, who is knowledgeable in this domain?
- 健太 Kenta佐藤さんがこのドメインの責任者です。Sato-san ga kono domein no sekininsha desu.Mr. Sato is the person in charge of this domain.
- 結衣 Yuiわかりました。佐藤さんに相談してみます。Wakarimashita. Sato-san ni sodan shite mimasu.I understand. I will try consulting Mr. Sato.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ドメイン, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
