JLPT · Level 174
15 words
Japanese word
化繊
Pronunciation
Romajikasen
Meaning
- nounsynthetic fiber
Example
このシャツは化繊です。ko no sha tsu wa ka sen de su
This shirt is made of synthetic fiber.
More examples
化繊は洗濯しても乾きやすいです。ka sen wa sen taku shi te mo kawa ki ya su i de su
Synthetic fiber dries quickly even after being washed.
Core concept
Refers to fiber made through chemical processing rather than obtained directly from a natural source.
Common phrases
化繊の服ka sen no fuku
synthetic-fiber clothes
化繊素材ka sen so zai
synthetic fiber material
Similar words
合成繊維gōseiseni: A fiber produced by chemically combining compounds, often from petroleum-based materials.
Definition in Japanese
天然繊維に対し、化学的な方法で製造した繊維。ten nen sen i ni tai shi ka gaku teki na hō hō de sei zō shi ta sen i
Word origin
化繊 (kasen) is a shortened form of 化学繊維 (kagaku sen'i), combining 化学 (kagaku, "chemistry") and 繊維 (sen'i, "fiber").
Usage tips
- In clothing, 化繊 (kasen) can refer broadly to materials such as polyester and nylon rather than to one specific fiber.
Opposites
- 天然繊維tennenseninatural fibernoun