Translation guide
A type of fine white clay used in ceramics and other industries. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as カオリン or 陶土.
The refined, pure white clay used in porcelain and paper making.
The most common and direct translation, a loanword from English/German. Used in technical and industrial contexts.
This porcelain is made from high-quality kaolin.
Literally 'pottery clay'. A broader term that can include china clay, but may also refer to other clays used in ceramics.
Literally 'white clay'. Can refer to china clay but is less specific and used in certain traditional or artistic contexts.
良質な陶土がこの地域で採れます。
High-quality pottery clay can be mined in this region.
この白土は粒子が細かく、成形しやすい。
This white clay has fine particles and is easy to shape.