Japanese Word · Intermediate
マイクロプラスチック
microplastic
Pronunciation: [ma̠ikɯ̟ɾo̞pɯ̟ɾa̠sɨt͡ɕik̚kɯ̟]
Meaning
microplastic
Example
近年、五ミリ未満のマイクロプラスチックによる海洋汚染が深刻化しています。
In recent years, marine pollution by microplastics smaller than 5 millimeters has become a serious problem.
Practice tips
- Practice マイクロプラスチック out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.