(さいふ)

さいふ
noun
wallet, purse
1. wallet, purse
A small flat case for carrying money, cards, and other small items.
財布(さいふ)(わす)れました
I forgot my wallet.
There's no money in my wallet.
I bought a new wallet.
I lost my wallet on the train.
I gave my father a black wallet for his birthday.

財布(さいふ) refers to a wallet or purse used to carry money, cards, and small items.

KANJI:
The kanji (ざい) means 'wealth/money' and (ふ/ぬの) means 'cloth.'

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 財布(さいふ)(わす)れる: to forget one's wallet
  • 財布(さいふ)をなくす: to lose one's wallet
  • 財布(さいふ)()とす: to drop one's wallet
  • 財布(さいふ)()れる: to put in one's wallet

TYPES:

  • 長財布(ながさいふ): long wallet
  • ()()財布(さいふ): bifold wallet
  • がま(ぐち): coin purse (with clasp)

CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan remains largely cash-based, making wallets essential daily items. Many people carry substantial cash.