有線LAN
yūsen ran
In Japanese, "wired internet" is 有線LAN (yūsen ran).
While the English phrase "wired internet" describes a general concept, Japanese speakers most commonly use 有線LAN to refer to a wired network setup.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 有線 (yūsen) literally means "wired" or "via wire."
Which one should you use?
To express the opposite, 'wireless internet' or 'Wi-Fi', use 無線LAN.
How do you pronounce it?
yūsen ran
Did you know?
- The kanji in 有線 (yūsen) literally translate to 'possessing a thread', treating the internet cable as a piece of string.
- The word 有線 (yūsen) is used to describe cable television in Japan, as it refers to any broadcasting service sent via a physical wire.
- In Japanese, the word for 'wireless' 無線 (musen) is the exact opposite of 有線 (yūsen), created simply by swapping the character for 'have/exist' with the character for 'none/without'.
Examples in context
- 有線LANの方が通信が安定しています。Yūsen LAN no hō ga tsūshin ga antei shite imasu.Wired LAN provides a more stable connection.
- ゲームをする時は有線LANを使います。Gēmu o suru toki wa yūsen LAN o tsukaimasu.I use wired LAN when I play games.
- 部屋に有線LANのポートはありますか？Heya ni yūsen LAN no pōto wa arimasu ka?Is there a wired LAN port in the room?
Example conversation
Two siblings are discussing their internet setup in their room.
- 陽太 YotaWi-Fiが遅いね。Wi-Fi ga osoi ne.The Wi-Fi is slow.
- 陽葵 Himari有線LANに繋いでみる？Yūsen LAN ni tsunaide miru?Should we try connecting via wired LAN?
- 陽太 Yotaいいよ、やってみよう。Ii yo, yatte miyō.Okay, let's try it.
- 陽葵 Himariきっと速くなるよ。Kitto hayaku naru yo.I'm sure it will get faster.
