Japanese word

ランドセル

Pronunciation

Romajirandoseru

Meaning

  • nounschool backpack

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • ランドセルを背負うra n do se ru o se o u

    carry a school backpack

  • ランドセルを買うra n do se ru o ka u

    buy a school backpack

Similar words

通学かばんtsūgakukaban: A bag used to carry school supplies during travel to and from school.
リュックサックryukkusakku: A soft bag carried on the back with two shoulder straps.

Definition in Japanese

小学校に通う子どもが背負って使う箱形の通学かばん。shō gak kō ni kayo u ko do mo ga se o tte tsuka u hako gata no tsū gaku ka ba n

Word origin

ランドセル (randoseru) is generally linked to Dutch ransel, "backpack", which entered Japanese as the name of this type of school bag.

Usage tips

  • 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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