Physical net or mesh made of thread, wire, or similar material. Used for fishing, sports, containers, and protective barriers.
The fisherman cast the net into the sea.
テニスコートの網が破れている。
The net on the tennis court is torn.
Figurative net or web, such as a spider's web, a network of connections, or a trap. Often used in compounds like 交通網 (transportation network) or クモの網 (spider web).
クモが軒下に網を張っている。
A spider has spun a web under the eaves.
警察は容疑者を捕まえるために網を張った。
The police set up a dragnet to catch the suspect.
The fisherman spread a net over the sea.
This city has a well-developed transportation network.
The fish got caught in the net.
網 (net, woven mesh) has a kanji almost identical to 綱 but means a completely different object made of crossed strands rather than a single thick rope.
overhead luggage rack
fixed shore net; stationary trap net
dividing up a fishing catch
grilling on a wire mesh; broiling
cast net; casting net
rabbit-catching net
night fishing with nets
set net; fish trap
lift net; lever net; blanket net
dragnet; seine
fishing master; head fisherman · center part of a fishing net
fishing net; fishing net accessories
net fabric; netting material; thread for nets
traditional employed fisherman; fisherman working for a master
Chinese "Neck" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)