Translation guide
A hardware component that connects a computer to a network. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by the English abbreviation NIC or the full term.
The physical card or built-in component that provides network connectivity.
The most common term, used as-is from English. Pronounced 'nikku'. Widely understood in IT contexts.
このサーバーにはNICが2枚搭載されています。
This server has two NICs installed.
Literally 'LAN card'. Commonly used for wired Ethernet cards, especially in consumer contexts.
デスクトップにLANカードを増設した。
I added a LAN card to the desktop.
The full Japanese transliteration of the English term. Used in formal or technical documentation.
ネットワークインターフェースカードのドライバを更新してください。
Please update the network interface card driver.
A shortened form, less common than NIC or LANカード. May be used in casual speech.
ネットワークカードが故障したみたいだ。
It seems the network card has failed.