Translation guide
A carton is a container made of cardboard, paperboard, or plastic, often used for packaging food, drinks, or other goods. In Japanese, the translation depends on the material, shape, and contents.
A box made of cardboard, often used for shipping or storage.
A paper-based container for liquids, typically with a gable top or rectangular shape.
Standard term for paper cartons used for milk, juice, etc. Often used in recycling contexts.
This paper carton can be recycled.
Specifically a milk carton. Used when the contents are milk.
It's hard to open the milk carton.
Also used for drink cartons, especially in product names or packaging.
A molded pulp or plastic container for eggs.
A box containing multiple packs of cigarettes.
Used specifically for a carton of cigarettes (usually 10 packs).
It's cheaper to buy cigarettes by the carton.
The word パック (pakku) is a versatile suffix for many types of containers, including cartons, packs, and clamshells. It's often combined with the contents: 卵パック (egg carton), 牛乳パック (milk carton), 豆腐パック (tofu pack).
While カートン is used for drink and cigarette cartons, it's not the default for cardboard boxes. Use 段ボール箱 for general cardboard boxes to avoid confusion.
牛乳のカートンを捨ててください。
Please throw away the milk carton.
オレンジジュースのカートンを冷蔵庫に入れた。
I put the orange juice carton in the fridge.