Translation guide
Jute is a natural fiber used for making burlap, sacks, and rope. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by its borrowed name or described by its use.
Referring to jute as a material or plant
The standard borrowed word for jute, used in most contexts.
このバッグはジュートでできています。
This bag is made of jute.
The botanical term for the jute plant (Corchorus). Used in agricultural or scientific contexts.
黄麻は主にインドで栽培されています。
Jute is mainly cultivated in India.
Referring to items made from jute, like burlap or gunny sacks
Used attributively to describe products made of jute.
ジュートの袋をください。
Please give me a jute sack.
Literally 'hemp sack', but commonly used for burlap or jute sacks. Note that 麻 can refer to hemp, flax, or jute.
May not always specify jute specifically; context clarifies the material.
コーヒー豆は麻袋に入れて運ばれます。
Coffee beans are transported in jute sacks.