Japanese word

ネットワーク

Pronunciation

Romajinettowāku

Meaning

  • nounnetwork

Example

このネットワークは安全です。ko no ne tto wā ku wa an zen de su

This network is safe.

Illustration for ネットワーク (network)

More examples

旅行中はホテルのネットワークに接続しました。ryo kō chū wa ho te ru no ne tto wā ku ni setsu zoku shi ma shi ta

During my trip, I connected to the hotel's network.

Core concept

A network is an organized web of connections that allows separate parts to exchange information or support one another.

Common phrases

  • ネットワークに接続するne tto wā ku ni setsu zoku su ru

    connect to a network

  • ネットワークを構築するne tto wā ku o kō chiku su ru

    build a network

Similar words

人脈jinmyaku: A set of personal connections that can provide information, help, or opportunities.
通信網tsūshinmō: A system of connected devices or stations that carries information over an area.
連絡網renrakumō: A system of people arranged to pass messages from one person to another.

Definition in Japanese

複数の機器や人をつないで、情報や資源をやり取りできるようにした体系。fuku sū no ki ki ya hito o tsu na i de jō hō ya shi gen o ya ri to ri de ki ru yō ni shi ta tai kei

Word origin

ネットワーク (nettowāku) is a Japanese loanword from English network, formed from net and work.

Usage tips

  • The verb network means to build and maintain useful connections with people, so the noun extends beyond computers and other devices.

Related words

  • ネットワーク化nettowākukanetworkingnoun

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