The word for Netflix in Japanese is Nettofurikkusu (ネットフリックス) and the abbreviated word is Netofuri (ネトフリ). Find their pronunciations in the following table.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix ネットフリックス | Nettofurikkusu | None | |
| Netflix Abbreviated ネトフリ | Netofuri | None | |
| Watching Netflix ネットフリックスおみろ | Nettofurikkusu o miru | ネットフリックスを見る |
Interesting facts about Netflix in Japan
Netflix was launched in Japan in September 2015, and has since gained an enormous following. It’s so popular that Japan is actually one of Netflix’s largest markets outside of the United States.
Part of the immense popularity in Japan is because of the diverse Japanese anime, dramas, and movies. Also, Netflix has made efforts to create original content specifically for the Japanese market, such as the Japanese-language reality show “Terrace House” and the anime series ‘Devilman Crybaby’.