Wi-Fi
The English phrase "wifi" is translated into Japanese as Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi refers to a wireless network that allows devices to connect to the internet. In Japanese, this term is commonly written using the Latin alphabet as Wi-Fi or in Katakana as ワイファイ.
Did you know?
- When asking for a password, Japanese speakers often use the word パスワード (pasuwādo), but sometimes they also refer to it as 暗号 (angō), which literally means 'code' or 'cipher'.
- Japan is famous for its 'pocket Wi-Fi' rentals, which are small, portable routers that tourists and locals use to stay connected on the go.
- Many Japanese hotels provide Wi-Fi access via a 'boarding pass' or a physical card with a QR code, rather than just telling the guest the password.
Examples in context
- Wi-Fiのパスワードを教えていただけますか？Can you tell me the WiFi password?This sentence is useful for asking for the password for Wi-Fi.Tatoeba #4769884 by tommy_san, translation #4795794 by Asadamcan
- このカフェはWi-Fiが速いです。Kono kafe wa Wi-Fi ga hayai desu.The Wi-Fi in this cafe is fast.
- Wi-Fiがつながりません。Wi-Fi ga tsunagarimasen.The Wi-Fi is not connecting.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are sitting in a cafe.
- 結衣 Yuiすみません、Wi-Fiは使えますか？Sumimasen, Wi-Fi wa tsukaemasu ka?Excuse me, is Wi-Fi available?
- 大翔 Hirotoはい、無料で使えますよ。Hai, muryou de tsukaemasu yo.Yes, you can use it for free.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとうございます。助かります。Arigatou gozaimasu. Tasukarimasu.Thank you. That helps a lot.
- 大翔 Hirotoどういたしまして。Dou itashimashite.You're welcome.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
