Japanese word

袋

Pronunciation

Romajifukuro

Meaning

  • nounbag

Example

袋にりんごを入れます。fukuro ni ri n go o i re ma su

I put an apple in the bag.

Illustration for 袋 (bag)

More examples

この袋にりんごを入れます。ko no fukuro ni ri n go o i re ma su

I put an apple in this bag.

この袋は何度も使えます。ko no fukuro wa nan do mo tsuka e ma su

This bag can be used many times.

Core concept

Refers to a container with an open top that gathers and holds its contents.

Common phrases

  • 袋に入れるfukuro ni i re ru

    put in a bag

  • 袋を開けるfukuro o a ke ru

    open a bag

  • 袋を持つfukuro o mo tsu

    carry a bag

Similar words

バッグbaggu: A bag designed to carry personal belongings, usually for everyday use.

Definition in Japanese

口が開いていて、物を入れて運んだりしまったりする入れ物。kuchi ga hira i te i te mono o i re te hako n da ri shi ma tta ri su ru i re mono

Word origin

The Japanese noun 袋 (fukuro) is a native word rather than a modern loanword, and its exact origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • At a Japanese store, 袋は要りますか (fukuro wa irimasu ka) often appears when a cashier asks about providing a shopping bag.

Other meanings

  • pouchnoun
  • sacknoun

Related words

  • 袋入りfukuroiribagged productnoun
  • 袋詰めfukurozumebaggingnoun

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