1.
fiber, filament
Thin, thread-like structures found in plants, animals, or synthetic materials. Used in biology, nutrition, and materials science.
食物繊維を多くとる。
Get a lot of dietary fiber.
筋繊維が傷ついている。
The muscle fibers are damaged.
野菜には食物繊維が豊富に含まれている。
Vegetables are rich in dietary fiber.
2.
textile, fabric, fiber (industry)
Fibers used as raw materials for textiles and fabrics. Also refers to the textile industry itself.
化学繊維のシャツは乾きやすい。
Synthetic fiber shirts dry easily.
この地域は繊維産業で栄えた。
This region prospered from the textile industry.
天然繊維と合成繊維にはそれぞれ長所と短所がある。
Natural fibers and synthetic fibers each have their strengths and weaknesses.
USAGE:
Very common in health and nutrition contexts as 食物繊維 (dietary fiber). Also common in industry and materials contexts for textiles and fabrics.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 食物繊維: dietary fiber
- 化学繊維: synthetic fiber
- 天然繊維: natural fiber
- 繊維産業: textile industry
- 繊維質: fibrous, fiber content
- 筋繊維: muscle fiber