Pronunciation of 'オンライン'
The word 'オンライン' (onrain) is a Japanese term derived from English, meaning 'online'. It refers to being connected to or available through the internet. Pronounced as 'on-rai-n' in Japanese, it closely resembles its English counterpart.
Word Origin
The word originates from English ('online') and has been adopted into Japanese with slight phonetic adjustments.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
インターネットに接続されている、または利用可能な状態を指します。
「オンライン」は「on-rai-n」と発音します。「オ」は「o」、「ン」は「n」、「ラ」は「ra」、「イ」は「i」、「ン」は「n」とそれぞれ発音します。
English (United States)
Connected to or available through the internet.
Pronounced as 'on-line', with stress on the first syllable. 'On' as in 'on', and 'line' as in 'line'.