Translation guide
A top-level domain (TLD) is the last part of a domain name, such as .com, .org, or .jp. In Japanese, the English term is commonly used as-is, but there are also native expressions.
What is the top-level domain?
Referring to the TLD as a technical term or in everyday conversation about websites.
The standard loanword for 'top-level domain'. Widely understood in tech contexts.
This site's top-level domain is '.com'.
In most situations, especially in IT and business, using the English loanword トップレベルドメイン or the abbreviation TLD is perfectly natural. The literal translation 最上位ドメイン is understood but sounds stiff.
The English abbreviation 'TLD' is used in technical writing and speech, pronounced as English letters.
New TLDs have been added.
A literal translation, sometimes used in formal documents or older texts. Less common than the loanword.
Top-level domains are categorized by country code.