🇯🇵 How to say

“bag” in Japanese

かばんかばん
Illustration of "bag" in a Japanese cultural setting
A student is packing their textbook, notebook, and a bento box into a sturdy canvas bag before heading out for the day. The bag sits open on a wooden chair by the door, ready to be picked up.

Usage note

かばん is a general word for any bag you carry by hand or on your shoulder, like a school bag, tote, or briefcase. It’s a very common and useful word for everyday life in Japan, where people often carry a かばん for work or school.

Examples

  • これはわたしのかばんです。

    This is my bag.

  • かばんにほんをいれました。

    I put a book in the bag.

  • あたらしいかばんをかいました。

    I bought a new bag.

Quick check

What does "かばん" mean?

  • A. bag
  • B. telephone
  • C. park
  • D. mouth

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