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 is derived from the verb 折りたたむ (to fold up). It describes items designed to be folded for compact storage or transport.
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
- 折りたたみテーブル: folding table
Usage
Almost always used as a noun modifier before another noun. Rarely used on its own. Adding 式 (style/type) emphasizes the mechanical design rather than simply describing the product.
Writing
Sometimes written 折り畳み, but the hiragana form 折りたたみ is more common in everyday use.