Japanese symbol for “plastic”
プラスチック
プラスチック
Romaji: purasuchikku
plastic
In Japanese, plastic is プラスチック (purasuchikku).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-no, n plastic
Written forms: —. Readings: プラスチック、プラスティック、プラッチック、プラスティク.
Other Japanese words for “plastic”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ビニール | ビニール biniiru | vinyl; plastic |
| プラ | プラ pura | plastic |
| 可塑 | かそ kaso | moldable; plastic |
| ビニール製 | ビニールせい biniirusei | plastic (usu. of bags); vinyl |
| プラスチック製 | プラスチックせい purasuchikkusei | (made of) plastic |
See also: Chinese symbol for “plastic”.
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