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.

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

Similar words

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

Forms

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

Related Words

Compare: ナイロン (nylon)

Compare: 化学繊維(かがくせんい) (synthetic fiber)

Compare: 合成樹脂(ごうせいじゅし) (synthetic resin)

Compare: 化繊(かせん) (synthetic fiber)

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Added 2026.4.6 1:36 · Revised 2026.10.2 3:23

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