Japanese

はこ
Meaning: box; case; bin
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

箱

Example sentences

What is inside this big box?
彼は重い箱を持ち上げる力がある
He has the strength to lift the heavy box.
箱の中身を確認する。
Check the contents of the box.
荷物は全部この箱に収まった。
All the luggage fit into this box.
箱から何が出てくるか楽しみだ。
I'm looking forward to seeing what comes out of the box.
彼は好奇心に駆られて、その古い箱を開けた。
He was driven by curiosity to open the old box.
この箱には特別な仕掛けがある。
This box has a special mechanism.
この箱の外側に名前を書いてください。
Please write your name on the outside of this box.
箱の中身は空だった。
The contents of the box were empty.
彼女はおそるおそる箱を開けた。
She opened the box timidly.

Usage Notes

General term for a container, usually rectangular, made of wood, paper, etc.

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