ネットフリックス
nettofurikksu
The English phrase "netflix" (referring to the act of watching content via the service) is translated into Japanese as ネットフリックス (nettofurikksu).
The term is used to refer to the Internet streaming media provider Netflix.
Meaning: to watch (a film or TV series) using the Internet streaming media provider Netflix (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
nettofurikksu
Did you know?
- Japanese social media often uses the hashtag #ネトフリ to discuss binge-watching, similar to the English 'Netflix and chill', though the sexual connotation is not present in Japan.
- While ネットフリックス is the full name, Japanese speakers frequently shorten it to ネトフリ (netofuri) in casual conversation.
- Because Netflix is a foreign brand, it is written in Katakana, the Japanese script used specifically for loanwords. This means the word is visually marked as 'foreign' to any Japanese reader.
Examples in context
- 私は週末にネットフリックスを見るのが好きです。I enjoy watching Netflix on the weekends.
- ネットフリックスはありますか？Do you have Netflix?
- 日本のドラマはネットフリックスで見れますか？Can I watch Japanese dramas on Netflix?
- 最新の映画はネットフリックスで配信されています。The latest movies are available on Netflix.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend plans.
- 大翔 Hiroto週末は何をするの？Shūmatsu wa nani o suru no?What are you doing this weekend?
- 陽葵 Himariゆっくりネットフリックスするつもり。Yukkuri nettofurikkusu suru tsumori.I plan to just relax and watch Netflix.
- 大翔 Hirotoいいな。おすすめの作品はある？Ii na. Osusume no sakuhin wa aru?That's nice. Do you have any recommendations?
- 陽葵 Himariあとでリストを送るね。Ato de risuto o okuru ne.I'll send you a list later.
