Translation guide
A polymer is a large molecule made of repeating subunits. In Japanese, the standard term is 高分子 (kōbunshi), but ポリマー (porimā) is common in casual or industrial contexts.
The learner wants to refer to a polymer in a scientific or general context.
Standard scientific term for a polymer. Used in academic and technical contexts.
高分子は多くの繰り返し単位からなる。
A polymer consists of many repeating units.
Loanword from English. Common in industry, product names, and casual conversation.
この製品は特殊なポリマーでできている。
This product is made of a special polymer.
The learner wants to refer to a specific polymer material like plastic or resin.
Refers to plastic materials, which are polymers. Use when talking about everyday plastic items.
この容器はプラスチック製だ。
This container is made of plastic.
Means resin, often used for synthetic polymers in industrial contexts.
エポキシ樹脂は強力な接着剤だ。
Epoxy resin is a strong adhesive.
高分子 is the formal scientific term, while ポリマー is a loanword used in everyday language and product names. In academic papers, always use 高分子.
Synthetic fiber, a type of polymer used in textiles.
このシャツは合成繊維でできている。
This shirt is made of synthetic fiber.