合成繊維(ごうせいせんい)

ごうせいせんい
noun
synthetic fiber
1. synthetic fiber; man-made fiber
Fiber produced through chemical processes rather than from natural sources. Includes materials like polyester, nylon, and acrylic.
このシャツは合成繊維(ごうせいせんい)でできている。
This shirt is made of synthetic fiber.
合成繊維(ごうせいせんい)は乾(かわ)きやすい。
Synthetic fibers dry quickly.
天然繊維(てんねんせんい)と合成繊維(ごうせいせんい)を混(ま)ぜた生地(きじ)がよく使(つか)われる。
Fabrics made from a blend of natural and synthetic fibers are commonly used.

A technical term used in textiles, chemistry, and everyday clothing discussions. Synthetic fibers became widespread in Japan during the postwar economic growth period.

COMMON TYPES:

  • ポリエステル: polyester
  • ナイロン: nylon
  • アクリル: acrylic
  • レーヨン: rayon (technically semi-synthetic)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 合成繊維(ごうせいせんい)の服(ふく): synthetic fiber clothing
  • 合成繊維(ごうせいせんい)でできている: to be made of synthetic fiber
  • 合成繊維(ごうせいせんい)製品(せいひん): synthetic fiber products

OPPOSITE:

  • 天然繊維(てんねんせんい): natural fiber (cotton, silk, wool, etc.)

FORMATION:
合成(ごうせい) (synthetic, compound) + 繊維(せんい) (fiber)

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