also: スティール
noun
Refers to the metal steel. Often used in compounds like スチール缶 (steel can) or スチール製 (made of steel).
See also: 鋼
この橋はスチールでできている。
This bridge is made of steel.
Standard katakana spelling for 'steel'.
Alternate katakana spelling reflecting a closer approximation of the English pronunciation; less common than スチール.
鋼 is the native Japanese word for steel, often used in traditional or technical contexts, while スチール is a loanword common in everyday and industrial usage.
Loanword from English 'steel'.