(はこ)

はこ
noun
box, case, carton
1. box
A container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular.
(はこ)()ける。
To open a box.
菓子(かし)(はこ)をもらった。
I received a box of sweets.
荷物(にもつ)(だん)ボール(ばこ)()れた。
I put the luggage in a cardboard box.
2. case, carton
A container for holding or transporting items.
弁当箱(べんとうばこ)(あら)う。
To wash the lunch box.
ゴミ(ばこ)()てた。
I threw it in the trash can.
道具箱(どうぐばこ)からドライバーを()した。
I took a screwdriver out of the toolbox.

(はこ) refers to boxes, cases, and containers - typically with flat sides.

COMMON TYPES:

  • (だん)ボール(ばこ): cardboard box
  • 弁当箱(べんとうばこ): lunch box
  • 貯金箱(ちょきんばこ): piggy bank, money box
  • ゴミ(ばこ): trash can, bin
  • 道具箱(どうぐばこ): toolbox
  • 本箱(ほんばこ): bookshelf
  • 救急箱(きゅうきゅうばこ): first aid kit

COUNTER:

(はこ) itself is used as a counter:

  • 一箱(ひとはこ): one box
  • 二箱(ふたはこ): two boxes
  • 三箱(さんばこ): three boxes

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • (はこ)()ける: to open a box
  • (はこ)()れる: to put in a box
  • (はこ)()め: boxed, packaged