インターネット
intānettoThe global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP) to communicate between devices and by extension, the means of accessing, sharing, and distributing information worldwide.
インターネットを使って、世界中の人と連絡を取り合うことができます。
You can communicate with people all over the world using the internet.
この会社はインターネットを通じてグローバルにビジネスを展開しています。
This company is expanding its business globally through the internet.
The term is derived from the English word 'internet' and refers to the global network of networks that enables data communication across the world.
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Common Abbreviation
In casual conversation, 'インターネット' is often shortened to 'ネット' (netto).
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Loanword Usage
While 'インターネット' is a loanword, it is fully integrated into Japanese and does not require additional explanation in most contexts.
📖Word Origin
The Japanese term 'インターネット' is a direct loanword from the English 'internet,' which itself is a clipped form of 'interconnected network.' The term was adopted in Japanese to describe the global network of computers that communicate using the Internet Protocol Suite.
📝Usage Notes
In Japanese, 'インターネット' is commonly abbreviated as 'ネット' (netto) in informal contexts. The term is used to refer to both the physical infrastructure of the internet and the broader concept of online communication and services.