テープ

テープ is a loanword from English "tape," referring to various types of adhesive or recording tape.

Types

• セロテープ: cellophane tape (clear tape)
• ガムテープ: packing tape, duct tape
• カセットテープ: cassette tape
• ビデオテープ: video tape
• マスキングテープ: masking tape

Common expressions

• テープで貼(は)る: to stick with tape
• テープを切(き)る: to cut the tape (also: ribbon cutting)
• テープに録(と)る: to record on tape

Usage

セロテープ is a brand name (like "Scotch tape") but commonly used generically in Japan. For "adhesive tape" in general, 粘着(ねんちゃく)テープ is the technical term.