“Bag” in Japanese is 鞄 (かばん), pronounced kaban.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Bag or briefcase, usually written in hiragana. Shopping bags at stores are 袋 (fukuro).
Example sentences
- かばんの中に何がありますか。かばんのなかになにがありますか。What’s in your bag?
- 新しいかばんを買いました。あたらしいかばんをかいました。I bought a new bag.
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FAQ
How do you say bag in Japanese?
Bag in Japanese is 鞄 (かばん), pronounced “kaban”.
How do you write bag in Japanese?
It's written 鞄 with kanji, or かばん in hiragana. Both are read kaban.
Is 鞄 on the JLPT?
Yes. 鞄 (kaban) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.