Japanese Conversation · Level 42
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Japanese word
紙袋
Pronunciation
Romajikamibukuro
Meaning
- nounpaper bag
Example
買った物を紙袋に入れます。ka tta mono o kami bukuro ni i re ma su
I put what I bought in a paper bag.
More examples
この紙袋は何度も使えます。ko no kami bukuro wa nan do mo tsuka e ma su
This paper bag can be reused many times.
Core concept
Refers to a paper container used to carry or keep things, from everyday purchases to packed food.
Common phrases
紙袋に入れるkami bukuro ni i re ru
put something in a paper bag
紙袋から出すkami bukuro ka ra da su
take something out of a paper bag
紙袋をたたむkami bukuro o ta ta mu
fold a paper bag
紙袋を捨てるkami bukuro o su te ru
throw away a paper bag
Similar words
紙バッグkamibaggu: A paper bag referred to with a loanword, often in retail or product contexts.
Definition in Japanese
紙を材料にして作った、品物などを入れて運ぶ袋。kami o zai ryō ni shi te tsuku tta shina mono na do o i re te hako bu fukuro
Word origin
紙袋 (kamibukuro) is formed from 紙 (kami, "paper") and 袋 (fukuro, "bag"), with 袋 changing to bukuro when the two parts join.
Usage tips
- In Japan, 紙袋 (kamibukuro) frequently appears in department-store and gift-shopping settings, where the bag can also serve as part of the presentation.