ポリ

ポリ

"ポリ" (Pori) is a colloquial abbreviation for "police" in Japanese.

ポリバケツ (poly bucket): Here, 'ポリ' is used to refer to 'polyethylene' (material of the bucket).

私はポリバケツを掃除しました。

I cleaned the plastic bucket.

ポリ袋 (poly bag): In this usage, 'ポリ' signifies the material 'polyethylene' used for the bag.

ポリ袋に野菜を入れてください。

Please put the vegetables in the plastic bag.

ポリ袋 (poly bag): Here, 'ポリ' again refers to plastic material more broadly, indicating polyethylene within a general context.

ポリ袋の使いすぎは環境に良くありません。

Excessive use of plastic bags is harmful to the environment.