ナイロン
ないろん
noun
nylon
1.
nylon (synthetic fiber material)
A strong, lightweight synthetic material used in clothing, bags, stockings, ropes, and many other products.
ナイロン製のバッグ。
A nylon bag.
このジャケットはナイロン素材で軽い。
This jacket is made of nylon and is lightweight.
ナイロンは丈夫で水に強いので、アウトドア用品に広く使われている。
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.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ナイロン製 — made of nylon
- ナイロン素材 — nylon material
- ナイロン糸 — nylon thread
- ナイロンバッグ — nylon bag
- ナイロンジャケット — nylon jacket
SIMILAR WORDS:
- ポリエステル — polyester (another common synthetic)
- 綿 — cotton (natural fiber)
- 合成繊維 — synthetic fiber (general term)