Japanese word

包み

Pronunciation

Romajitsutsumi

Meaning

  • nounpackage

Example

小さな包みが届きました。chii sa na tsutsu mi ga todo ki ma shi ta

A small package arrived.

Illustration for 包み (package)

More examples

母に包みを送りました。haha ni tsutsu mi o oku ri ma shi ta

I sent a package to my mother.

Core concept

Describes something made into one manageable unit by covering it or gathering it together.

Common phrases

  • 包みを開けるtsutsu mi o a ke ru

    open a package

  • 包みを受け取るtsutsu mi o u ke to ru

    receive a package

  • 包みを送るtsutsu mi o oku ru

    send a package

Similar words

小包kozutsumi: A parcel prepared for sending or delivery, often through the mail.
荷物nimotsu: An item or group of items carried, sent, or delivered as baggage, cargo, or belongings.

Definition in Japanese

物を紙や布などで包んだもの。また、複数の物を一つにまとめたもの。mono o kami ya nuno na do de tsutsu n da mo no ma ta fuku sū no mono o hito tsu ni ma to me ta mo no

Word origin

包み (tsutsumi, "wrapped item") is the noun form of 包む (tsutsumu, "to wrap"), created by using the verb's continuative stem as a noun.

Usage tips

  • A 包み (tsutsumi) may be mentioned before it is opened, which lets speakers talk about a delivery or gift without stating its contents.

Other meanings

  • parcelnoun
  • bundlenoun

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