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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.
ネット回線が遅い。
The internet connection is slow.
引っ越し先でネット回線を契約した。
I signed up for internet service at the new place.
光のネット回線に変えてから、動画がスムーズに見られるようになった。
After switching to a fiber internet connection, I can watch videos smoothly.
WORD FORMATION:
ネット (internet, from English "net") + 回線 (line, circuit)
TYPES OF CONNECTIONS:
- 光回線: fiber-optic connection
- モバイル回線: mobile/cellular connection
- Wi-Fi回線: Wi-Fi connection
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 (line) and a プロバイダ (ISP/provider) separately, though bundled plans exist.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ネット回線を契約する: to sign up for internet
- ネット回線が遅い/速い: internet is slow/fast
- ネット回線が不安定: unstable internet connection
- ネット回線の工事: internet installation work