1.
wallet, purse
A small flat case for carrying money, cards, and other small items.
財布 refers to a wallet or purse used to carry money, cards, and small items.
KANJI:
The kanji 財 means 'wealth/money' and 布 means 'cloth.'
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 財布を忘れる: to forget one's wallet
- 財布をなくす: to lose one's wallet
- 財布を落とす: to drop one's wallet
- 財布に入れる: to put in one's wallet
TYPES:
- 長財布: long wallet
- 二つ折り財布: bifold wallet
- がま口: coin purse (with clasp)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan remains largely cash-based, making wallets essential daily items. Many people carry substantial cash.