Japanese

ふくろ
Meaning: bag; sack; pouch
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

袋

Example sentences

I forgot my shopping bag.
地震に備えて、非常用持ち出し袋を準備した。
I prepared an emergency grab bag in preparation for an earthquake.
このリンゴの袋は三キログラムあります。
This bag of apples weighs three kilograms.
この袋には正味5キロの米が入っています。
This bag contains 5 kilograms net of rice.
袋を開けたままにしておいたので、クッキーが湿気てしまった。
The cookies got soggy because I left the bag open.
ペリカンは大きなくちばしの下にある袋を使って、魚を捕まえます。
Pelicans catch fish using the large pouch under their big bills.

Usage Notes

Used for various types of bags (paper, plastic, cloth). Also refers to the skin of some fruits or organs like the stomach.

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