Translation guide
Paper that has been treated with a coating to improve its surface properties, such as gloss, smoothness, or printability. In Japanese, the term varies depending on the type of coating and intended use.
Paper with a surface coating, typically used for high-quality printing like magazines, catalogs, or brochures.
The most common and general term for coated paper. It refers to paper that has been coated with a layer to improve smoothness and print quality. Widely used in printing industries.
このカタログはコート紙を使っています。
This catalog uses coated paper.
A more technical term for coated paper, often used in paper manufacturing contexts. Literally 'coated paper'.
塗工紙は印刷に適しています。
Coated paper is suitable for printing.
Coated paper with a glossy finish, often used for photographs or premium prints.
Glossy paper, commonly used for photo printing. The coating gives a shiny, reflective surface.
写真を印刷するなら光沢紙がいいですよ。
If you're printing photos, glossy paper is good.
A loanword from English 'gloss paper', used in printing contexts. Less common than 光沢紙 but understood.
グロス紙は光沢があります。
Gloss paper has a shine.
Coated paper with a matte, non-reflective surface, often used for books or art prints.
Matte paper, with a non-glossy coating. Common for high-quality book pages or art reproductions.
この本はマット紙を使っていて読みやすいです。
This book uses matte paper and is easy to read.
Literally 'matte paper', a native Japanese term. Less common than マット紙 but still used.
つや消し紙は光を反射しません。
Matte paper does not reflect light.
High-quality coated paper used for art books, often with a slight gloss or matte finish.
Art paper, a type of coated paper specifically designed for art reproductions. It has a smooth surface and good ink holdout.
画集にはアート紙が使われることが多いです。
Art paper is often used for art books.
A type of coated paper with an extremely high gloss, mirror-like finish, used for premium packaging or covers.
Cast-coated paper, known for its very high gloss and smoothness. Used for luxury packaging or high-end covers.
キャストコート紙は鏡のような光沢があります。
Cast-coated paper has a mirror-like gloss.
コート紙 is the general term for coated paper, which can be glossy or matte. 光沢紙 specifically means glossy paper, while マット紙 means matte paper. Use コート紙 when the finish is not specified or when referring to coated paper in general.
In everyday conversation, people might just say 光沢紙 for glossy photo paper or マット紙 for matte paper. In professional printing contexts, more specific terms like アート紙 or キャストコート紙 may be used.