発泡スチロール
Meanings
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styrofoam; expanded polystyrene
Commonly used for packaging, insulation, and craft materials. Often called 発泡スチロール in everyday Japanese, though technically a trademark.
I wrapped the fragile item in styrofoam before sending it.
We pack the fish in styrofoam boxes and ship them.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を発泡スチロールで包むto wrap something in styrofoam (for cushioning during shipping)
I wrapped the fragile dishes in styrofoam before shipping them.
- 発泡スチロールの箱a styrofoam box (common for packing fresh food or fish)
The fishmonger carries fish and ice in styrofoam boxes.
- 〈物〉は発泡スチロールでできているsomething is made of styrofoam
The base of this model is made of styrofoam.