Translation and Meaning of: プラスチック - purasuchiku
The word 「プラスチック」 (purasuchikku) is a gairaigo directly derived from the English "plastic." It has been incorporated into Japanese vocabulary to refer to plastic materials, which are widely used in various sectors, from packaging to industrial products. Written in katakana, 「プラスチック」 reflects the phonetic adaptation of the term to the Japanese linguistic system, maintaining its pronunciation close to the original.
In everyday use, "プラスチック" is employed to describe items made from this material, such as in "プラスチック製品" (purasuchikku seihin), which means "plastic products." Additionally, expressions like "プラスチックバッグ" (purasuchikku baggu), "plastic bag," are common in the context of shopping and packaging. The term is also used in environmental discussions, especially related to the reduction of disposable plastic usage.
In science and industry,「プラスチック」is used to refer to a broad category of moldable polymers. For example,「プラスチック加工」(purasuchikku kakō) refers to "plastic processing," while「再生プラスチック」(saisei purasuchikku) describes "recycled plastic." These uses demonstrate how the term is essential for describing materials that play a central role in modern economy and production.
Historically, the term was introduced in Japan during the 20th century, with the popularization of plastic as a versatile and accessible material for a wide range of applications. After World War II, the use of plastic expanded rapidly in Japan, reflecting the country's industrialization and modernization. The word 「プラスチック」 was adopted directly from English, with its pronunciation adjusted to the Japanese language.
Today, 「プラスチック」 is a widely recognized word in Japan, symbolizing both convenience and environmental challenges. Its use is essential in industrial, commercial, and scientific contexts, highlighting the importance of this material in the contemporary world.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 合成樹脂 (Gōsei zushi) - Synthetic resin
- ポリマー (Porimā) - Polo, a generic term for polymers
- プラスチック製品 (Purasuchikku seihin) - Plastic products
- プラスチック材料 (Purasuchikku zairyou) - Plastic materials
- プラスチック素材 (Purasuchikku sozai) - Plastic raw material
- シンセティック (Shinseteikku) - Synthetic
- シンセティック樹脂 (Shinseteikku zushi) - Synthetic resin
- 人工樹脂 (Jinkō zushi) - Artificial resin
- 人造樹脂 (Jinzō zushi) - Artificial resin
- 化学樹脂 (Kagaku zushi) - Chemical resin
- 合成樹脂製品 (Gōsei zushi seihin) - Synthetic resin products
- 合成樹脂材料 (Gōsei zushi zairyou) - Synthetic resin materials
- 合成樹脂素材 (Gōsei zushi sozai) - Synthetic resin raw material
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Romaji: purasuchiku
Kana: プラスチック
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: plastic
Meaning in English: plastic
Definition: A type of synthetic resin.
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Example Sentences - (プラスチック) purasuchiku
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Purasuchikku wa kankyō ni aku eikyō o ataeru koto ga arimasu
Plastic can have a negative impact on the environment.
Plastic can have a negative effect on the environment.
- プラスチック - Word in Japanese that means "plastic"
- は - particle in Japanese that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 環境 - Japanese word meaning "environment"
- に - particle in Japanese that indicates the relationship of something with something else
- 悪影響 - Japanese word meaning "negative effect"
- を - particle in Japanese that indicates the object of the sentence
- 与える - Japanese verb that means "to cause"
- こと - noun in Japanese that means "thing"
- が - Particle in Japanese that indicates the subject of the sentence
- あります - verb in Japanese that means "to exist"
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