ネット回線(かいせん)

ねっとかいせん
noun
internet connection, network line
technicaltechnology
1. internet connection, network line
The physical or wireless connection used to access the internet. Refers to both the infrastructure (fiber, cable, etc.) and the connection itself.
ネット回線(かいせん)が遅(おそ)い。
The internet connection is slow.
引(ひ)っ越(こ)し先(さき)でネット回線(かいせん)を契約(けいやく)した。
I signed up for internet service at the new place.
光(ひかり)のネット回線(かいせん)に変(か)えてから、動画(どうが)がスムーズに見(み)られるようになった。
After switching to a fiber internet connection, I can watch videos smoothly.

Forms

ネット (internet, from English "net") + 回線(かいせん) (line, circuit)

Types of connections

Usage

A common everyday term in Japan, especially when moving to a new apartment (setting up internet) or troubleshooting connection problems. Internet service in Japan typically requires contracting both a 回線(かいせん) (line) and a プロバイダ (ISP/provider) separately, though bundled plans exist.

Common collocations

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Added 2026.2.9 13:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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