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plastic bag; polyethylene bag
A thin, flexible bag made of polyethylene, used for carrying or storing items. Short for ポリエチレン袋.
ポリ袋に入れる。
To put it in a plastic bag.
野菜をポリ袋に入れて冷蔵庫にしまう。
I put the vegetables in a plastic bag and store them in the fridge.
スーパーでポリ袋が有料になったので、エコバッグを持ち歩いている。
Since plastic bags became paid at the supermarket, I carry an eco-bag around.
Short for ポリエチレン袋 (polyethylene bag). Refers to the thin, translucent bags commonly used in supermarkets and convenience stores for packing groceries or produce.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ポリ袋に入れる: to put in a plastic bag
- ポリ袋を使う: to use a plastic bag
- ポリ袋が有料: plastic bags are paid/charged
SIMILAR WORDS:
- レジ袋: checkout bag — specifically the bags given at cash registers
- ビニール袋: vinyl bag — often used interchangeably in daily speech, though technically a different material
- エコバッグ: reusable shopping bag — the alternative promoted since Japan's 2020 bag charge
CULTURAL NOTE:
Since July 2020, Japan has required retailers to charge for plastic bags, leading to widespread use of エコバッグ (reusable bags). ポリ袋 remains common for food storage and trash disposal at home.