1.
folding; foldable; collapsible
Something designed to be folded for compact storage or transport. Used as a noun modifier to describe items that can be folded.
折りたたみ傘を持っていく。
I'll take a folding umbrella.
この自転車は折りたたみ式なので、電車にも持ち込める。
This bicycle is the folding type, so you can bring it on the train.
部屋が狭いので、使わないときは折りたたみのテーブルを片付けている。
Since my room is small, I put away the folding table when I'm not using it.
折りたたみ is derived from the verb 折りたたむ (to fold up).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 折りたたみ傘: folding umbrella
- 折りたたみ椅子: folding chair
- 折りたたみ式: folding type/style
- 折りたたみ自転車: folding bicycle
USAGE:
Almost always used as a noun modifier before another noun. Rarely used on its own.