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“paper bag” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikamibukuro

Example

買った物を紙袋に入れます。ka tta mono o kami bukuro ni i re ma su

I put what I bought in a paper bag.

Illustration for 紙袋 (paper bag)

How to say “paper bag” in Japanese

“Paper bag” in Japanese is 紙袋 (kamibukuro).

Refers to a paper container used to carry or keep things, from everyday purchases to packed food.

Full entry for 紙袋: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 紙袋

この紙袋は何度も使えます。ko no kami bukuro wa nan do mo tsuka e ma su

This paper bag can be reused many times.

Tips for using 紙袋

  • In Japan, 紙袋 (kamibukuro) frequently appears in department-store and gift-shopping settings, where the bag can also serve as part of the presentation.

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