net (English): Japanese definition

NOUN (1)

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ネット literal / 網 literal / コンピューターネットワーク technical / 概念的な網 untranslatable (Refers to a conceptual net which is not a direct translation and emphasizes the idea rather than a physical object.)

Synonyms mesh neutral , netting neutral

Antonyms none

A piece of open-meshed material made of cord, thread, or wire, used for catching or holding things, or an intricate system or structure of interconnected elements, such as a computer network or a conceptual web.

plural
nets

The fisherman cast his net into the sea to catch fish. — 漁師は魚を捕るために網を海に投げ入れた。
The internet is a vast net of information connecting people worldwide. — インターネットは世界中の人々を結びつける広大な情報の網である。

VERB (2)

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捕まえる neutral / 獲る neutral / ネットする slang / 捉える

Synonyms capture neutral , catch neutral

Antonyms release

To catch or capture something, often by using a net; also, to succeed in obtaining or winning something.

past	present_participle
netted	netting

The police managed to net the suspect after a long investigation. — 警察は長い捜査の末、容疑者を捕まえることができた。
The company hopes to net a significant profit from the new product. — その会社は新製品から大きな利益を得ることを期待している。

ADJ (3)

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最終的な neutral / 純粋な neutral / 総合的な neutral / 概念的な損益 untranslatable (This conveys the idea of net in a financial sense but does not translate directly to a single Japanese term.)

Synonyms final neutral , overall neutral

Antonyms gross

Remaining after all necessary deductions or allowances have been made. This term is often used in financial contexts to refer to profit, income, or weight after all expenses, taxes, or tare weight have been subtracted, as opposed to the gross amount.

Her net income was significantly lower than her gross salary after taxes and deductions. — 彼女の手取り収入は、税金や控除後の総収入よりもかなり少なかった。
The package has a net weight of 1 kilogram, excluding the packaging. — そのパッケージは、梱包材を除くと正味1キログラムの重さがある。