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.
このパイプはポリ塩化ビニルでできています。
This pipe is made of PVC.
Alternative form using ビニール instead of ビニル. Slightly less common but still understood.
ポリ塩化ビニールは建材によく使われます。
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は塩化ビニル樹脂の略称です。
PVC is an abbreviation for polyvinyl chloride.
Literally 'vinyl chloride resin'. Another formal term for PVC, often used in material specifications.
塩化ビニル樹脂は耐水性に優れています。
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.
PVC製のバッグを買いました。
I bought a PVC bag.
Casual abbreviation for 塩化ビニル. Common in everyday conversation when referring to PVC items.
塩ビのパイプは安いです。
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.