ネットワーク

ねっとわーく
noun
network
business
1. network (computer)
A system of connected computers that can share information.
ネットワークに接続(せつぞく)できない。
I can't connect to the network.
Set up the internal company network.
A network failure occurred and I couldn't send emails.
2. network (social)
A group of interconnected people or organizations.
ネットワークを広(ひろ)げる。
Expand your network.
A network of personal connections is important.
Companies that have networks overseas are strong.

A loanword used for both technological and social connections.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (sense 1, computing):

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (sense 2, people):

Forms

ネット is commonly used as shorthand, especially for internet-related contexts: ネットに繋(つな)がらない (can't connect to the internet).

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