Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is pronounced ワイファイ in Japanese and is widely used in everyday speech. Free Wi-Fi is available at many cafes, convenience stores, stations, and hotels in Japan.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

• Wi-Fiに接続(せつぞく)する / Wi-Fiにつなぐ: to connect to Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fiが使(つか)える: Wi-Fi is available
• Wi-Fiが切(き)れた: the Wi-Fi disconnected
• フリーWi-Fi: free Wi-Fi
• Wi-Fiスポット: Wi-Fi hotspot

USEFUL PHRASES:

• Wi-Fiはありますか: Do you have Wi-Fi? (useful for travelers)
• Wi-Fiのパスワードを教(おし)えてください: Please tell me the Wi-Fi password

ALTERNATIVE TERMS:

• 無線(むせん)LAN (むせんラン): wireless LAN (more technical, sometimes seen on signs)
• ポケットWi-Fi: portable Wi-Fi device (rental item popular with tourists)