かばん

かばん
noun
bag, briefcase
1. bag, suitcase, briefcase
A general term for bags, including handbags, school bags, briefcases, and suitcases.
かばんを持(も)っていますか。
Do you have a bag?
この かばんは重(おも)いです。
This bag is heavy.
かばんに本(ほん)を入(い)れました。
I put the book in the bag.
新(あたら)しいかばんを買(か)いたいです。
I want to buy a new bag.
電車(でんしゃ)の中(なか)でかばんを忘(わす)れてしまって、駅員(えきいん)さんに相談(そうだん)しました。
I forgot my bag on the train and consulted with the station staff.

かばん is a general term for bags of various types. Usually written in hiragana; the kanji 鞄(かばん) exists but is rarely used.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

TYPES OF BAGS:

Note: バッグ (from English 'bag') is also widely used, especially for fashion items.

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Added 2026.1.7 21:25 · Revised 2026.2.13 0:48
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