ナイロン

ないろん
noun
nylon
material
1. nylon (synthetic fiber material)
A strong, lightweight synthetic material used in clothing, bags, stockings, ropes, and many other products.
ナイロン(せい)バッグ
A nylon bag.
This jacket is made of nylon and is lightweight.
Nylon is durable and water-resistant, so it is widely used in outdoor goods.

From English "nylon." One of the most widely used synthetic fibers, introduced in the mid-20th century. In Japanese, ナイロン is used both as a material name and as a modifier.

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