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クリアファイル

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Etymology

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Wasei eigo (和製英語; pseudo-anglicism), derived from clear +‎ file

Pronunciation

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  • (Tokyo) リアファイル [kùríáfáꜜìrù] (Nakadaka – [4])
  • IPA(key): [kɯ̟ɾʲia̠ɸa̠iɾɯ̟]

Noun

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クリアファイル (kuria-fairu

  1. "Clear file folder", a simple plastic sleeve (perhaps only somewhat opaque when a design is printed on it, as is common in promotional events) for holding documents, open on two consecutive sides and closed on two consecutive sides.

Descendants

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  • English: clear file (calque)