Translation guide
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a common plastic material. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by the abbreviation ポリ塩化ビニル or the loanword ポリ塩化ビニール, but the English acronym PVC is also widely understood in technical contexts.
Referring to the plastic material itself, in general or technical contexts.
Standard Japanese term for polyvinyl chloride. Used in technical and industrial contexts.
This pipe is made of PVC.
Alternative form using ビニール instead of ビニル. Slightly less common but still understood.
PVC is often used in construction materials.
The English acronym is commonly used in Japanese technical and industrial settings, often pronounced ピーブイシー.
PVC is an abbreviation for polyvinyl chloride.
Literally 'vinyl chloride resin'. Another formal term for PVC, often used in material specifications.
PVC resin has excellent water resistance.
Referring to objects made of PVC, such as pipes, sheets, or clothing.
Pattern meaning 'made of PVC'. Attach the item name after の.
I bought a PVC bag.
Casual abbreviation for 塩化ビニル. Common in everyday conversation when referring to PVC items.
PVC pipes are cheap.
In technical documents or conversations with industry professionals, using 'PVC' (pronounced ピーブイシー) is perfectly acceptable and often preferred for brevity.