🇯🇵 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. …

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.

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