1.
disposable; single-use; throwaway
Designed to be used once and then discarded; not intended for reuse.
Usage
Used as a noun modifier (使い捨ての〜) or as part of compound nouns.
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.