SNS

えすえぬえす
noun
social media; social networking service
1. social media; social networking service
Online platforms that allow users to create profiles, share content, and interact with others.
SNSで友達(ともだち)と繋(つな)がる。
To connect with friends on social media.
SNSに写真(しゃしん)を投稿(とうこう)する。
To post photos on social media.
SNSの使(つか)いすぎに注意(ちゅうい)する。
To be careful not to overuse social media.

SNS stands for "Social Networking Service" and is the standard Japanese term for social media platforms. While English uses "social media" or "social networking," Japanese almost exclusively uses SNS.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • SNSで投稿(とうこう)する: to post on social media
  • SNSを更新(こうしん)する: to update social media
  • SNSで繋(つな)がる: to connect on social media
  • SNS映(ば)え: looking good on social media (photogenic)
  • SNS疲(づか)れ: social media fatigue

RELATED TERMS:

  • 投稿(とうこう): post/posting
  • フォロー/フォロワー: follow/follower
  • 炎上(えんじょう): going viral negatively, online firestorm
  • いいね: like (button/reaction)
  • バズる: to go viral

NOTE:
SNS is a Japanese-English coinage (和製英語(わせいえいご)). English speakers may not understand it — use "social media" when speaking English.

Related Words

Related: 投稿(とうこう) (post, submission)
Related: バズる (to go viral)
Related: 炎上(えんじょう) (online firestorm)
Related: いいね (like (reaction))
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Added 2026.1.16 17:17 · Revised 2026.4.14 19:22
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