Translation guide
A fine white clay used in ceramics, paper, cosmetics, and medicine. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as カオリン or 陶土.
Referring to kaolin as a material or substance
The most common and direct loanword for kaolin, used in scientific, industrial, and everyday contexts.
この化粧品にはカオリンが含まれています。
This cosmetic contains kaolin.
Literally 'pottery clay', often used in ceramics contexts. Can refer to kaolin specifically or clay in general.
この磁器は良質の陶土から作られています。
This porcelain is made from high-quality kaolin.
Literally 'white clay', sometimes used for kaolin, but less specific. More common in traditional or artistic contexts.
白土は陶芸で使われる。
White clay is used in pottery.
Specifically in the context of making pottery or porcelain
Clay specifically for porcelain; often implies kaolin. Common in ceramics terminology.
磁土は高温で焼成されます。
Porcelain clay is fired at high temperatures.
General pottery clay, but often used for kaolin in pottery contexts.
Referring to kaolin as a medicinal ingredient
Used in pharmaceutical contexts, often in compounds like カオリン・ペクチン (kaolin pectin).
下痢止めにカオリンが処方された。
Kaolin was prescribed for diarrhea.
Knead the kaolin clay and shape it.