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.
This catalog uses coated paper.
A more technical term for coated paper, often used in paper manufacturing contexts. Literally 'coated paper'.
Coated paper is suitable for printing.
Coated paper with a glossy finish, often used for photographs or premium prints.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glossy paper, commonly used for photo printing. The coating gives a shiny, reflective surface.
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.
Gloss paper has a shine.
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.
Matte paper does not reflect light.
Art paper is often used for art books.
Cast-coated paper has a mirror-like gloss.