Translation guide
How to express the concept of an Internet business in Japanese, from general terms to specific types like e-commerce or online services.
Referring to a business conducted primarily online, in a broad sense.
A direct loanword from English, widely understood and commonly used for any business on the Internet.
He succeeded in an Internet business.
A more casual, abbreviated form of インターネットビジネス, very common in everyday conversation and media.
I want to start an Internet business.
Also a loanword, often used interchangeably with インターネットビジネス, but slightly more formal or technical.
The online business market is expanding.
Specifically a business that sells products or services online.
The most common term for an online store, used by both businesses and consumers.
I opened an online shop.
Short for 'Electronic Commerce site', a technical term used in business and IT.
We commissioned the construction of an e-commerce site.
A business providing services over the Internet, such as SaaS, consulting, or content platforms.
Referring to a company whose primary operations are on the Internet, often a tech startup.
A common term for an Internet company, used in news and business.
He runs an Internet company.
Broader term for an IT company, often includes Internet businesses.
I hope to get a job at an IT company.
A formal term for an Internet-related company, used in reports or official documents.
ネットビジネス is more casual and common in everyday speech, while インターネットビジネス is slightly more formal. Both are widely understood.
Tell me how to make money with an Internet business.
We discussed the future potential of Internet business.
Slightly more formal than ネットショップ, often used in business contexts.
Please use our online shop.
Stock prices of Internet-related companies rose.