使(つか)い捨(す)て

つかいすて
noun
disposable; single-use; throwaway
shopping
1. disposable; single-use; throwaway
Designed to be used once and then discarded; not intended for reuse.
使(つか)い捨(す)てマスクを買(か)った。
I bought disposable masks.
使(つか)い捨(す)て文化(ぶんか)を見直(みなお)す必要(ひつよう)がある。
We need to reconsider the throwaway culture.
環境(かんきょう)のために使(つか)い捨(す)てプラスチックを減(へ)らそう。
Let's reduce single-use plastics for the environment.

Usage

Used as a noun modifier (使(つか)い捨(す)ての〜) or as part of compound nouns.
使(つか)い捨(す)て is often used in discussions about environmental issues, particularly regarding plastic waste and sustainable living.

Compounds

Related Words

Related: 使(つか)い分(わ)ける (to use selectively)
Related: 使(つか)い果(は)たす (to use up)
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Added 2026.1.20 23:05 · Revised 2026.10.7 9:25
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