ビニール
びにーる
noun
vinyl, plastic (bag/sheet)
1.
vinyl, plastic sheeting or bags
A general term for plastic film, sheets, or bags. In everyday Japanese, used broadly for various types of plastic materials, not just true vinyl.
ビニール袋をもらえますか。
Can I get a plastic bag?
雨の日はビニール傘を使っている。
I use a vinyl umbrella on rainy days.
レジ袋が有料になってからビニール袋の使用量が減った。
Since shopping bags became paid, the use of plastic bags has decreased.
USAGE:
In Japanese, ビニール is used as a general term for plastic film and related products, even when the material is not technically vinyl (polyvinyl chloride). The word functions both as a standalone noun and as a modifier.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ビニール袋 (plastic bag)
- ビニール傘 (vinyl umbrella — clear, disposable)
- ビニールハウス (vinyl greenhouse)
- ビニールシート (vinyl/plastic sheet)
- ビニール手袋 (vinyl/plastic gloves)
NOTE:
Since July 2020, Japan has required retailers to charge for ビニール袋 (plastic bags), leading many people to carry エコバッグ (reusable bags) instead.
ETYMOLOGY:
From English "vinyl."