1.
clear plastic folder; clear A4-size file sleeve
A thin, transparent plastic folder, usually A4-sized and open on two sides, used to hold loose documents flat without binding. A ubiquitous office and school supply in Japan.
From English 'clear file'. Japan-made compound that does not match standard English usage. Printed clear files featuring anime, idol, or sports characters are popular collectibles and event giveaways.
Common collocations
- クリアファイルに入れる: to put in a clear file
- クリアファイルに挟む: to slip between the sheets of a clear file
- 特典クリアファイル: bonus/freebie clear file
- A4クリアファイル: A4-size clear file