Translation guide
The global computer network. In Japanese, the most common word is インターネット, often shortened to ネット in casual contexts. The term is used similarly to English, but note that the Japanese word is a loanword and is written in katakana.
Referring to the global network, online services, or being connected.
The standard word for the Internet. Used in all contexts, from formal to casual.
Please look it up on the Internet.
Short for インターネット. Very common in casual speech and writing. Can also mean 'network' more broadly.
Refers specifically to the World Wide Web, not the entire Internet. Often used in compounds like ウェブサイト (website).
Describing something that exists or happens on the Internet.
Means 'online' as an adverb. Used for activities conducted via the Internet.
We'll have a meeting online.
You can order online.
Literally 'on the net'. Used to describe things that exist or happen on the Internet, especially in news or discussions.
You need to be careful with information on the Internet.
Referring to the service or ability to connect to the Internet.
インターネット is the full, formal term. ネット is a common abbreviation used in everyday conversation. In formal writing or business, stick to インターネット. ネット can also mean 'network' in other contexts (e.g., 社内ネットワーク, company network), so be aware of the context.
I use the Internet every day.
I can't connect to the Internet.
I shopped online.
The Internet is slow.
I launched a website.