オフライン

ofurain
nounIntermediateLoanword from Englishoffline
💻Technology
technical

A state where a device or system is not connected to the internet or a network.

スマホのオフラインモードを有効にしました。

I enabled offline mode on my smartphone.

💡

Often used in the context of software, devices, or services that can function without an internet connection.

informal

A situation where someone is not connected to the internet or digital communication.

オフラインで過ごす時間が増えた。

I've been spending more time offline.

💡

Can refer to a deliberate choice to disconnect from digital devices.

Collocations

オフラインモードoffline modeオフラインでofflineオフライン化offline processing

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Related Phrases

オフラインで遊ぶphrase
to play offline
オフラインストアphrase
physical store (as opposed to online)

💡Pro Tip

Technical vs. Everyday Use

In technical contexts, 'オフライン' refers to systems or devices not connected to a network. In everyday language, it can describe a person's choice to disconnect from digital communication.

Gold Rule

Loanword Usage

'オフライン' is a loanword from English and is widely used in Japanese without translation.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English word 'offline', meaning not connected to a network or system.

📝Usage Notes

In Japanese, 'オフライン' is commonly used in both technical and everyday contexts to describe a lack of internet connectivity.

Word Breakdown

オフ
off
prefix
+
ライン
line (as in connection)
root
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