Japanese

カバン

カバン
Meaning: bag; briefcase; suitcase
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

カ
バ
ン

Example sentences

He went to buy a new bag.
両手でカバンを持った。
I held the bag with both hands.
彼は左手にカバンを持っている。
He is holding a bag in his left hand.
旅行の準備で、カバンに荷物を詰め込んだ。
I stuffed my luggage into the bag while preparing for the trip.
彼女は茶色いカバンを持っている。
She has a brown bag.
カバンからノートを取りだした。
I took a notebook out of the bag.
手にカバンを提げて歩く。
Walking while carrying a bag in hand.
カバンが土産でふくらんだ。
The bag expanded with souvenirs.
私は電車で読むために、カバンに文庫本を一冊入れている。
I keep a paperback in my bag to read on the train.
このカバンは軽くて持ち運びに便利だ。
This bag is light and convenient to carry around.

Usage Notes

General term for bags, briefcases, or suitcases used for carrying personal items.

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