Translation guide
The English word 'plastics' can refer to the material itself, the industry, or plastic items. This guide covers how to express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
Referring to plastic as a substance or material.
The most common and general term for plastic material. Used in everyday conversation.
This container is made of plastic.
Abbreviation of プラスチック, common in casual speech and compound words.
Please separate plastic waste.
Technical term for synthetic resin, used in scientific or industrial contexts.
This product uses synthetic resin.
Referring to objects made of plastic, often in the plural.
Referring to the industrial sector dealing with plastics.
Standard term for the plastics industry.
He works in the plastics industry.
English often uses 'plastics' to refer to the material in general or the industry, but Japanese does not distinguish singular/plural. Use プラスチック for the material and プラスチック製品 or プラスチック類 for items.