インターネット
intānetto[ĩnta̠ːne̞t̚to̞]
The English word "internet" is translated into Japanese as インターネット (intānetto). Wiktionary also lists ネット (netto).
Meaning: specific internet consisting of the global network of computers (name)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| インターネット | intānetto | [ĩnta̠ːne̞t̚to̞] (narrow) |
| ネット | netto | [ne̞t̚to̞] (narrow) |
The term refers to the specific global network of computers. In many contexts, you will see the shortened form ネット used to refer to the internet or the net.
Which one should you use?
The shortened form ネット is more common in casual conversation and daily use than the full word インターネット.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle で is used after ネット to indicate the medium or means through which an action is performed, such as searching or learning.
How do you pronounce it?
intānetto
Did you know?
- Japanese internet culture uses the term ネット民 to describe 'internet citizens' or people who spend a vast amount of time online, treating the digital space as a distinct nationality.
- In Japanese, ネット can refer to a physical fishing net or a sports net as well as the internet. The context of the sentence determines whether someone is talking about a web browser or a volleyball match.
- Japanese has a specific term ネットサーフィン for 'surfing the net'. While it sounds like a direct translation, it is used as a distinct noun to describe the act of aimlessly browsing.
Examples in context
- ネットで英語を覚えた。I learned English on the Internet.This sentence shows how to use ネット to indicate the means of learning something.Tatoeba #10191705 by small_snow, translation #9188871 by DJ_Saidez
- 今日はネットが重いなあ。The Internet is so slow today.This sentence uses ネット to describe the speed of the connection.Tatoeba #4751953 by tommy_san, translation #4764878 by Stalwartlover
- ネットが世界を変えるだろう。The internet will change the world.This sentence shows a prediction regarding the impact of ネット on the world.Tatoeba #11924204 by small_snow, translation #10101043 by ddnktr
- 日本のインターネットは高速です。The internet in Japan is high-speed.
- インターネットを使って外国の友達と連絡を取っています。I stay in touch with my foreign friends using the internet.
- 日本のネット速度はとても速いよ。The internet speed in Japan is very fast.
- ネットで映画を見るのが好きです。I like watching movies online.
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Example conversation
Ren and Himari are discussing a connection problem at home.
- 陽葵 Himariインターネットが繋がらないよ。Intānetto ga tsunagaranai yo.The internet isn't connecting.
- 蓮 Renルーターを再起動してみる？Rūtā o saikidō shite miru?Should I try restarting the router?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、お願い。Un, onegai.Yes, please.
- 蓮 Renこれで直ったかな。Kore de naotta kana.I wonder if this fixed it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “internet” translations and entries インターネット, ネット, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
