English–Japanese

“net” in Japanese

Japanese

Also正味 (shōmi)

Pronunciation

Romajiami

Example

魚を網で捕まえます。sakana o ami de tsuka ma e ma su

I catch fish with a net.

Illustration for 網 (net)

How to say “net” in Japanese

“Net” in Japanese is 網 (ami).

Describes a mesh structure that catches, holds, or separates things while allowing air or water to pass through.

Full entry for 網: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 網

漁師は海に網を広げます。ryō shi wa umi ni ami o hiro ge ma su

The fisherman spreads a net in the sea.

Tips for using 網

  • In Japanese, 網 (ami, "net") can name the mesh in a window screen, so it covers material that keeps insects out as well as equipment that catches fish.

Other Japanese words for “net”

正味の利益は五万円です。shō mi no ri eki wa go man en de su

The net profit is fifty thousand yen.

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