Japanese Word · Intermediate
発泡スチロール
styrofoam
Pronunciation: [ha̠p̚po̞ːsɨt͡ɕiɾo̞ːɾɯ̟]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "styrofoam".
Example
山の中の土を掘り起こすと、細かな発泡スチロールが出てきたりすることがあります。
When we dig up soil in the mountains, we sometimes find small pieces of styrofoam.
Practice tips
- Practice 発泡スチロール 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.