リンク
rinku[ɾʲĩŋkɯ̟]
The Japanese word for 'link' is リンク (rinku).
Meaning: to connect (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is rinku.
Did you know?
- The word リンク is a homophone used for both a digital 'link' and an ice skating 'rink'.
- In gaming culture, the name of the famous hero 'Link' from the Legend of Zelda series is also written in Katakana as リンク, making it look identical to the word for a web link.
- When clicking a リンク, a Japanese speaker might use the verb 押す, which means 'to press', rather than the English-influenced 'click'.
Examples in context
- リンクを開いた。I opened the link.This sentence is useful for describing the action of opening a リンク.Tatoeba #11831598 by small_snow, translation #10158528 by ddnktr
- こちらがリンクです。Here's the link.This sentence is useful for pointing out that リンク is located here.Tatoeba #10614358 by small_snow, translation #8086773 by AlanF_US
- リンクをコピーしました。I copied the link.This sentence is useful for stating that you have copied a リンク.Tatoeba #13063904 by small_snow, translation #10158526 by ddnktr
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a website on their phones.
- 陽葵 Himariこのサイトをリンクしていい?Kono saito o rinku shite ii?Can I link this site?
- 健太 Kentaうん、いいよ。どこに載せるの?Un, ii yo. Doko ni noseru no?Yeah, go ahead. Where are you posting it?
- 陽葵 Himari私のブログにリンクを貼るね。Watashi no burogu ni rinku o haru ne.I'll put a link on my blog.
- 健太 Kentaありがとう。楽しみにしてるよ。Arigatou. Tanoshimi ni shiteru yo.Thanks. I'm looking forward to it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry リンク, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries リンク, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.