Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
バッグ
Pronunciation
Romajibaggu
Meaning
- nounbag
Example
新しいバッグを買います。atara shi i ba ggu o ka i ma su
I will buy a new bag.
More examples
そのバッグは雨の日にも使えます。so no ba ggu wa ame no hi ni mo tsuka e ma su
That bag can also be used on rainy days.
Core concept
Refers to a container that keeps its contents together while they are carried from place to place.
Common phrases
バッグを持つba ggu o mo tsu
carry a bag
バッグに入れるba ggu ni i re ru
put in a bag
Similar words
かばんkaban: A common Japanese noun for a portable container that holds personal belongings.
Definition in Japanese
身の回りの物などを入れて持ち運ぶ袋。mi no mawa ri no mono na do o i re te mo chi hako bu fukuro
Word origin
The Japanese noun バッグ (baggu) comes from English bag and retains its basic sense of a container for carrying items.
Usage tips
- English speakers use bag for both simple containers and many specific types, such as a travel bag or a shopping bag.