袋(ふくろ)

ふくろ
noun
bag, sack
1. bag, sack
A flexible container made of paper, plastic, or cloth used for carrying or storing things.
袋(ふくろ)に入(い)れて。
Put it in a bag.
袋(ふくろ)はいりますか。
Do you need a bag?
Common at stores
レジ袋(ぶくろ)をください。
Please give me a plastic bag.
買(か)った物(もの)を袋(ふくろ)に入(い)れてください。
Please put the things I bought in a bag.
日本(にほん)では買(か)い物(もの)の時(とき)、袋(ふくろ)を持(も)ってくる人(ひと)が多(おお)いです。お金(かね)がかかるからです。
In Japan, many people bring their own bags when shopping because bags cost money.

袋(ふくろ) means bag or sack - a flexible container for carrying or storing things.

Types

Counter

枚(まい) for flat bags, 個(こ) for filled bags

Shopping in japan

Since 2020, plastic bags cost money at most stores. Staff often ask:

Many people bring their own エコバッグ (eco-bag/reusable bag).

Related Words

Related: 育児嚢(いくじのう) (marsupial pouch)
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Added 2026.1.7 21:52 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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