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“school backpack” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirandoseru

Example

新しいランドセルを買いました。atara shi i ra n do se ru o ka i ma shi ta

I bought a new school backpack.

Illustration for ランドセル (school backpack)

How to say “school backpack” in Japanese

“School backpack” in Japanese is ランドセル (randoseru).

Describes a structured backpack that carries a young elementary school student's books and belongings.

Full entry for ランドセル: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ランドセル

入学式の日に、新しいランドセルを背負いました。nyū gaku shiki no hi ni atara shi i ra n do se ru o se o i ma shi ta

I carried my new school backpack on the day of the entrance ceremony.

Tips for using ランドセル

  • In Japan, a ランドセル (randoseru) is commonly bought before a child enters elementary school and used during the six years of primary education.

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