Japanese meaning of 電脳空間
Reading:
でんのうくうかん (dennou kuukan)
English Translation:
Cyberspace
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
A virtual environment or networked space created by computers, commonly referred to as “cyberspace.”
Cultural Context:
Originating from science fiction, the term became common in Japan with the spread of the internet in the 1990s.
コンピュータによって作られた仮想環境やネットワーク空間。
サイエンスフィクションに由来し、1990年代のインターネット普及とともに日本でも一般化した。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “にアクセスする” or “を構築する” to describe interacting with or building cyberspace (“電脳空間にアクセスする”).
• Common in IT, gaming, and sci-fi contexts.
Trap for English Speakers
Might be taken as any digital space, but it often carries a virtual reality or immersive network nuance.
Example
Basic Example
電脳空間で世界中の人とつながれる。
In cyberspace, you can connect with people all over the world.
Applied Example
電脳空間での彼は、現実の何倍も饒舌だった。
In cyberspace, he was far more talkative than in real life.