Translation guide
The English word 'fibre' (or 'fiber') covers several distinct concepts: dietary fibre, textile fibres, and the abstract idea of moral fibre. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese word for each meaning.
The indigestible part of plant foods that aids digestion.
A thread or filament from which a textile is formed.
The general term for any kind of fibre, natural or synthetic.
Strength of character or moral integrity.
Refers to moral backbone or fortitude. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
While 繊維 alone can mean 'fibre', in the context of food it is almost always 食物繊維. Using just 繊維 might cause confusion with textile fibres.
The standard term for dietary fibre. Used in nutrition and everyday conversation.
Vegetables are rich in dietary fibre.
Refers to fibrous material or roughage, often in the context of food texture.
This bread has a lot of fibre and is good for your health.
This cloth is made of natural fibres.
Means 'thread' or 'yarn', often used when referring to a spun fibre.
Silk thread is very fine.
He is a man of moral fibre.