Korean word

포장재

Pronunciation

Romanizationpojangjae

Meaning

  • nounpackaging material

Example

이 상품의 포장재는 재활용이 가능해요.i sang pu mui po jang jae neun chae hwa ryong i ka neung hae yo

The packaging material for this product can be recycled.

Illustration for 포장재 (packaging material)

More examples

환경을 생각해 포장재를 줄이는 것이 좋아요.hwan gyeong eul saeng ga kae po jang jae reul chu ri neun keo si cho a yo

To help the environment, it is a good idea to reduce packaging material.

Core concept

The protective material that surrounds or supports a product during transport or storage.

Common phrases

  • 포장재를 줄이다po jang jae reul chu ri da

    reduce packaging material

  • 포장재 교체po jang jae kyo che

    packaging material replacement

Similar words

종이chongi: Thin material made from pressed fibers, used for writing, printing, or wrapping.
플라스틱peullaseutik: A light artificial material that can be molded into many shapes and colors.
비닐pinil: A thin, soft plastic sheet used to wrap food or make bags.
박스paksseu: A container with firm sides used to hold and transport goods.

Definition in Korean

포장재는 상품을 안전하게 운반하거나 보관하기 위해 사용하는 포장용 재료를 뜻한다.po jang jae neun sang pu meul an jeon ha ge un ban ha geo na po gwan ha gi wi hae sa yong ha neun po jang yong chae ryo reul tteu tan da

Word origin

The word combines 포장 (pojang, "packaging") and 재 (jae, "material") to mean material used for packaging.

Usage tips

  • Korean shopping and delivery information often pairs this word with recycling guidance, making it useful for understanding product labels.

Opposites

  • 무포장mupojangno packagingnoun

Related words

  • 포장상자pojangsangjapackaging boxnoun
  • 포장용품pojangyongpumpackaging suppliesnoun

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