Japanese

かばん
Meaning: bag; briefcase; satchel
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鞄

Example sentences

I went to the department store to buy a new bag.
鞄をテーブルの上に置きました。
I put the bag on the table.
鞄の中には必要な物だけを入れている。
I carry only the necessary things in my bag.
この革の鞄は、使い込むほど味が出る。
This leather bag gets more character the more you use it.
鞄から手帳を取り出して、予定を確認した。
I took out my notebook from the bag and checked my schedule.
彼は書類を鞄の中にぶち込んだ。
He shoved the documents into his bag.
長年使っているこの鞄には、非常に愛着が湧いている。
I have a strong attachment to this bag that I have been using for many years.
この鞄は見た目よりも実用性を重視している。
This bag prioritizes practicality over appearance.
荷物が鞄から食み出している。
The luggage is sticking out of the bag.

Usage Notes

A general term for bags used for work, school, or travel.

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