Japanese

プラスチック

プラスチック
Meaning: plastic
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

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Example sentences

Please throw plastic waste in this trash can.
環境保護の観点から、プラスチックの使用を減らすべきだ。
From the perspective of environmental protection, we should reduce the use of plastic.
プラスチック製の容器を使う。
Use a plastic container.
このプラスチックの部品は、衝撃に対して非常にもろい。
This plastic part is very fragile against impact.
半透明なプラスチックの容器は、中身が見えて便利だ。
Translucent plastic containers are convenient because you can see what is inside.
熱でプラスチックの容器がゆがんでしまった。
The plastic container warped due to the heat.
プラスチックを金型に射出して部品を成形する。
Plastic is injected into a mold to form parts.
海岸に多くのプラスチックボトルが漂着した
Many plastic bottles washed up on the beach.
環境保全のために、プラスチックの削減に取り組むべきだ。
We should work on reducing plastic waste for environmental conservation.
プラスチック製品の製造には、精巧な金型が不可欠だ。
Precise metal molds are essential for manufacturing plastic products.

Usage Notes

Refers to the material. Often used in the context of recycling and waste separation.

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