Translation guide
IoT (Internet of Things) refers to the network of physical devices connected to the internet. In Japanese, the English abbreviation 'IoT' is widely used, but there are also native terms.
IoT技術は急速に発展している。
IoT technology is developing rapidly.
This company provides IoT solutions.
The official Japanese translation, literally 'Internet of Things'. More common in written explanations or formal documents, but can sound stiff in conversation.
The Internet of Things connects all kinds of devices to the network.
Talking about specific IoT-enabled devices or products.
Simply prefix the device name with 'IoT'. Very common in product descriptions.
IoT home appliances are popular.
We developed a new IoT sensor.
Means 'IoT devices/equipment'. A general term for any IoT hardware.
Many IoT devices are operating in the factory.
IoT is pronounced as アイオーティー (ai-ō-tī) in Japanese, with a long 'o' and 'i'. Avoid pronouncing it as 'eye-ot'.