ネットnetto
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Definitions
- nounnetwork
- nounInternet
- nounnet (e.g. hairnet, tennis net)
- nounnet (price, weight, etc.); nett
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymインターネットNeutralThe full form of 「ネット」 in its Internet sense, leaning formal; 「ネット」 itself also covers nets like tennis nets and hairnets.
- Synonym網あみWrittenWritten suffix for a network or weblike system, as in 「通信網」「交通網」; it never stands alone, while 「ネット」 can be used by itself.
- Related網もうWrittenWritten suffix for a network or weblike system, as in 「通信網」「交通網」; it never stands alone, while 「ネット」 can be used by itself.
- Related仮想空間かそうくうかんWrittenA written, technical term for virtual space created by computer graphics and the like; 「ネット」 refers to the network itself.
- Relatedサイバー空間サイバーくうかんWrittenA written term for the virtual space on computer networks, seen mostly in security and policy discussions.
- RelatedサイバースペースWrittenA loanword for the information space formed by networks; technical or sci-fi flavor — in everyday speech say 「ネット」.
- Antonym現実げんじつNeutralReality, the real world; contrasts with 「ネット」 as the online virtual world versus real life.
Say 「ネット」 for the Internet in everyday speech, as in 「ネットで調べる」; it also means physical nets. Use 「インターネット」 for the formal full name, 「網」 in compounds like 「交通網」, and 「現実」 for the real world.
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