塗料(とりょう)

とりょう
noun
paint; coating; varnish
building
1. paint; coating; varnish
paint; coating; varnish
壁(かべ)に塗料(とりょう)を塗(ぬ)った。
I applied paint to the wall.
この塗料(とりょう)は乾(かわ)くのが早(はや)い。
This paint dries quickly.
環境(かんきょう)にやさしい水性(すいせい)塗料(とりょう)が最近(さいきん)は主流(しゅりゅう)になっている。
Environmentally friendly water-based paints have become mainstream recently.

A general term for substances applied to surfaces for protection or decoration, including paints, varnishes, and coatings. More technical than ペンキ (paint), which refers specifically to oil-based house paint.

Common collocations

  • 塗料(とりょう)を塗(ぬ)る: to apply paint
  • 水性(すいせい)塗料(とりょう): water-based paint
  • 油性(ゆせい)塗料(とりょう): oil-based paint
  • 防錆(ぼうせい)塗料(とりょう): anti-rust coating
  • 蛍光(けいこう)塗料(とりょう): fluorescent paint
  • 塗料(とりょう)メーカー: paint manufacturer

Similar words

  • ペンキ: paint — everyday word for house paint, from Dutch 'pek'
  • 塗(ぬ)り: coating, lacquer — refers to the act or result of applying a coating, especially lacquerware
  • ニス: varnish — specifically clear protective coating

Related Words

Compare: ペンキ (paint)
Related: 塗(ぬ)る (to paint, to apply)
Compare: 顔料(がんりょう) (pigment)
Compare: ペイント (paint)
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