Translation guide
The activity of buying goods or services over the internet. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with specific terms, but the English phrase is also widely understood.
Referring to the activity of shopping online in a general sense.
The most common and direct translation. Widely used in everyday conversation.
Online shopping is convenient, isn't it?
A more casual, conversational way to say 'shopping online'. Literally 'shopping on the net'.
I did some online shopping over the weekend.
Focusing on the action of buying something via the internet.
To place an order online. Natural when talking about the specific act of ordering.
I ordered a book online yesterday.
More formal way to say 'purchase online'. Suitable for business or written contexts.
Tickets can be purchased online.
To do online shopping. A straightforward verb phrase.
Do you often do online shopping?
Referring to the concept of e-commerce or the online retail sector.
Formal term for 'electronic commerce'. Used in legal, technical, or business documents.
The law regarding electronic commerce has been revised.
Loanword from English 'e-commerce'. Common in business and IT contexts.
The e-commerce market is expanding.
Both are common, but 'ネット' feels more casual and conversational, while 'オンライン' can sound slightly more formal or technical. In everyday speech, 'ネットショッピング' or 'ネットで買い物' are very natural.
I like shopping online.
I do most of my shopping online.
Online shopping has become more popular.
Also common, slightly more formal or technical feel. Often used in business contexts.
The use of online shopping is increasing.
Short for 'internet mail order'. Emphasizes the mail-order aspect. Common in advertising.
I bought furniture through online shopping.