Japanese word

ナイロン

Pronunciation

Romajinairon

Meaning

  • nounnylon

Example

このかばんはナイロンでできています。ko no ka ba n wa na i ro n de de ki te i ma su

This bag is made of nylon.

Illustration for ナイロン (nylon)

More examples

このナイロンの糸は、引っ張っても切れにくいです。ko no na i ro n no ito wa hi ppa tte mo ki re ni ku i de su

This nylon thread is hard to break even when pulled.

Core concept

Describes a durable synthetic substance that is formed into fibers, fabrics, and other useful objects.

Common phrases

  • ナイロンの袋na i ro n no fukuro

    nylon bag

  • ナイロンのロープna i ro n no rō pu

    nylon rope

Definition in Japanese

化学的に作られ、衣類や袋などに用いられる、丈夫で軽い繊維状の素材。ka gaku teki ni tsuku ra re i rui ya fukuro na do ni mochi i ra re ru jō bu de karu i sen i jō no so zai

Word origin

ナイロン (nairon) comes from English nylon, a name coined by DuPont for the synthetic fiber announced in 1938; the name's internal parts have no confirmed meaning.

Usage tips

  • English uses nylon in compounds such as nylon stockings and nylon rope, where it identifies the material of the item.

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