How to Say “Link” in Japanese

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
  • 13 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Two friends are discussing a website on their phones.

  1. 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?
  2. 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?
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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