How do you say "plastic wrap" in Japanese?

ラップ

rappu

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "plastic wrap" is ラップ (rappu).

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Pronunciation

ラップ is written using katakana. Romanised as rappu, it sounds roughly like "rahp-poo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Rappu is katakana from English wrap, used for food covering in modern kitchens. It's the standard term for plastic wrap or cling film.

Example sentence

机の上にラップがあります。

Tsukue no ue ni Rappu ga arimasu.

There is a plastic wrap on the desk.

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How to remember ラップ

Rappu sounds like wrap or rap. Picture stretchy transparent plastic wrapping food tightly.

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Questions about ラップ

How do you pronounce ラップ?

ラップ is romanised as rappu. Say it roughly like "rahp-poo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is ラップ formal or casual?

ラップ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is ラップ written in Japanese?

ラップ is written using katakana. Rappu is katakana from English wrap, used for food covering in modern kitchens.

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