1.
disposable; single-use; throwaway
Designed to be used once and then discarded; not intended for reuse.
使い捨てマスク
Disposable mask.
使い捨て文化を見直す必要がある。
We need to reconsider the throwaway culture.
環境のために使い捨てプラスチックを減らそう。
Let's reduce single-use plastics for the environment.
USAGE:
Used as a noun modifier (使い捨ての〜) or as part of compound nouns.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 使い捨てマスク - disposable mask
- 使い捨てカイロ - disposable hand warmer
- 使い捨てカメラ - disposable camera
- 使い捨てコンタクトレンズ - disposable contact lenses
- 使い捨て容器 - disposable container
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT:
使い捨て is often used in discussions about environmental issues, particularly regarding plastic waste and sustainable living.