How do you say "net" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "net" is ネット (netto). It is a noun pronounced "neh-ttoh".

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Pronunciation

ネット is written in katakana. Romanised as netto, it sounds roughly like "neh-ttoh" to an English ear.

Example sentence

あのネットはとても大きいです。

Ano Netto wa totemo ookii desu.

That net is very large.

Usage notes

Netto (ネット) means net in Japanese. This noun describes a feature or object found in indoor or outdoor environments.

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Questions about ネット

How do you pronounce ネット?

ネット is romanised as netto. Say it roughly like "neh-ttoh" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is ネット formal or casual?

ネット is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is ネット written in Japanese?

ネット is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.