カーボン
かーぼん
noun
carbon
1.
carbon, carbon fiber
The chemical element carbon, or materials made from carbon, especially carbon fiber used in manufacturing lightweight, high-strength products.
From English "carbon." Used in two main contexts in Japanese: as a material (carbon fiber) and in environmental discussions.
Compounds
- カーボンファイバー: carbon fiber
- カーボンニュートラル: carbon neutral
- カーボンフットプリント: carbon footprint
- カーボン素材: carbon material
Usage
In scientific or academic contexts, the Japanese term 炭素 is used for the chemical element. カーボン is more common in commercial, product, and environmental policy contexts.
Related Words
Synonym:
炭素 (carbon (scientific))