ハンドバッグ

ハンドバッグ is a loanword from English "handbag," referring to a small bag carried by hand, typically used by women.

Related bag types

• バッグ: bag (general term)
• ショルダーバッグ: shoulder bag
• トートバッグ: tote bag
• クラッチバッグ: clutch bag
• ポーチ: pouch

Common expressions

• ハンドバッグを持(も)つ: to carry a handbag
• ハンドバッグに入(い)れる: to put in one's handbag

Usage

In casual speech, バッグ alone often refers to any type of bag including handbags. ハンドバッグ specifically emphasizes a small, elegant bag carried by hand.

Related words

• 財布(さいふ): wallet
• 鞄(かばん): bag (native Japanese word)