インターネット

• Reading: インターネット
• Romaji: intaanetto
• Pronunciation: /iɴ.taː.net.to/

Meaning

Internet; the global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

A loanword from English 'Internet.' Extremely common in modern Japanese across all registers. Often shortened to ネット in casual conversation. Common collocations include インターネット通販 (online shopping) and インターネット接続 (internet connection).

Examples

1. インターネットで調べればすぐに答えが見つかる。 If you look it up on the internet, you can find the answer right away.
2. 田舎ではインターネットの接続が遅いことがある。 In rural areas, the internet connection can sometimes be slow.
3. インターネットのおかげで世界中の人と話せるようになった。 Thanks to the internet, we can now talk to people all over the world.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, daily life, communication

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'Internet,' a portmanteau of 'inter-' (between) and 'network.' Adopted into Japanese in the 1990s as the World Wide Web became globally accessible.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal