Japanese word

ポーチ

Pronunciation

Romajipōchi

Meaning

  • nounpouch

Example

ポーチから鍵を出します。pō chi ka ra kagi o da shi ma su

I take the keys out of the pouch.

Illustration for ポーチ (pouch)

More examples

旅行用のポーチに薬を入れておきます。ryo kō yō no pō chi ni kusuri o i re te o ki ma su

I keep medicine in a pouch for traveling.

Core concept

Refers to a small, flexible container that keeps personal items together and easy to carry.

Common phrases

  • ポーチに入れるpō chi ni i re ru

    put in a pouch

  • ポーチから出すpō chi ka ra da su

    take out of a pouch

  • ポーチを開けるpō chi o a ke ru

    open a pouch

Similar words

小物入れkomonoire: A container for keeping small personal items together.
巾着kinchaku: A small bag that closes by pulling a cord.
がま口gamaguchi: A small purse that closes with a metal clasp.

Definition in Japanese

鍵や化粧品などの小物を入れて持ち運ぶための袋状の小物入れ。kagi ya ke shō hin na do no ko mono o i re te mo chi hako bu ta me no fukuro jō no ko mono i re

Word origin

ポーチ (pōchi, "pouch") is a Japanese loanword from English pouch, which came through Old French poche, meaning "pocket" or "bag".

Usage tips

  • In English, pouch can also mean the skin pocket of a kangaroo, while Japanese ポーチ (pōchi) usually means a small personal case.

Other meanings

  • accessory casenoun

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