Japanese word

ハンドバッグ

Pronunciation

Romajihandobaggu

Meaning

  • nounhandbag

Example

先週、ハンドバッグを買いました。sen shū ha n do ba ggu o ka i ma shi ta

I bought a handbag last week.

Illustration for ハンドバッグ (handbag)

More examples

財布をハンドバッグに入れます。sai fu o ha n do ba ggu ni i re ma su

I put my wallet in my handbag.

Core concept

Refers to a portable personal bag that keeps everyday items together while being carried in the hand.

Common phrases

  • ハンドバッグを持つha n do ba ggu o mo tsu

    carry a handbag

  • 黒いハンドバッグkuro i ha n do ba ggu

    black handbag

Similar words

バッグbaggu: A general bag for carrying personal belongings, regardless of its shape or how it is carried.
手提げ袋tesagefukuro: A bag designed to be carried by holding its handle or body in one hand.
鞄kaban: A container made of fabric, leather, or another material for carrying belongings.

Definition in Japanese

財布などの身の回り品を入れて手で持ち歩く、女性用の小型のかばん。sai fu na do no mi no mawa ri hin o i re te te de mo chi aru ku jo sei yō no ko gata no ka ba n

Word origin

ハンドバッグ (handobaggu, "handbag") is a Japanese borrowing of the English compound handbag, formed from hand and bag.

Usage tips

  • In British English, handbag is the usual everyday term, whereas American English often uses purse for the same kind of item.

Other meanings

  • pursenoun

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