Translation guide
A hyperlink is a clickable link on a webpage or in a document that takes you to another location. In Japanese, the English loanword ハイパーリンク is widely understood, but in everyday digital contexts, the shorter リンク is more common. The verb 'to hyperlink' or 'to link' is expressed with リンクする or リンクを貼る.
Referring to a hyperlink as an object on a webpage, in an email, or in a document.
The most common and natural word for 'hyperlink' in everyday digital communication. Used in websites, emails, chats, and documents.
Please click this link.
I put the link in the email.
The full loanword for 'hyperlink'. It is understood but sounds more technical or formal. Used in manuals, academic writing, or when distinguishing from other types of links.
Expressing the action of making something into a clickable link, or inserting a link into content.
The most natural way to say 'to add a link' or 'to hyperlink'. Literally 'to paste/stick a link'. Used in everyday contexts like emails, chats, and social media.
Can I put a link here?
Please hyperlink that word.
A verb meaning 'to link' or 'to hyperlink'. Often used in technical instructions or when talking about linking items together digitally.
Please link this image to the website.
A more formal or technical way to say 'to set a hyperlink'. Used in software menus or detailed instructions.
Describing text, images, or buttons that are clickable links.
In almost all casual and business digital communication, リンク is sufficient and natural. ハイパーリンク is mainly used in technical documentation or when you need to be explicit about the type of link (e.g., distinguishing from a physical link).
Please send me the link.
English often uses 'hyperlink' as a verb (e.g., 'hyperlink this word'). In Japanese, you cannot simply say ハイパーリンクする as a transitive verb with an object. Instead, use リンクを貼る or リンクを設定する.
Please hyperlink this word.
Click the hyperlink to open the page.
I added hyperlinks to the document.
This document contains many hyperlinks.
Please tell me how to set a hyperlink on the text.
Clicking the linked image will show details.