noun
plastic bag; polyethylene bag
Common everyday term for a thin plastic bag, often used for shopping, garbage, or storage. ポリ袋 is more specific than ビニール袋, emphasizing polyethylene material.
スーパーでポリ袋をもらった。
I got a plastic bag at the supermarket.
生ゴミはポリ袋に入れて捨ててください。
Please put kitchen waste in a plastic bag before throwing it away.
ビニール袋 is a broader term for any vinyl or plastic bag, while ポリ袋 specifically refers to polyethylene bags, which are softer and more common for everyday use.
レジ袋 is a plastic shopping bag provided at store registers; ポリ袋 can refer to any polyethylene bag, including those sold in packs for home use.
Abbreviation of ポリエチレン袋 (polyethylene bag). ポリ is a common shortening of ポリエチレン in compounds.