1.
box
A container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular.
箱を開ける。
To open a box.
お菓子の箱をもらった。
I received a box of sweets.
荷物を段ボール箱に入れた。
I put the luggage in a cardboard box.
2.
case, carton
A container for holding or transporting items.
弁当箱を洗う。
To wash the lunch box.
ゴミ箱に捨てた。
I threw it in the trash can.
道具箱からドライバーを出した。
I took a screwdriver out of the toolbox.
箱 refers to boxes, cases, and containers - typically with flat sides.
COMMON TYPES:
- 段ボール箱: cardboard box
- 弁当箱: lunch box
- 貯金箱: piggy bank, money box
- ゴミ箱: trash can, bin
- 道具箱: toolbox
- 本箱: bookshelf
- 救急箱: first aid kit
COUNTER:
箱 itself is used as a counter:
- 一箱: one box
- 二箱: two boxes
- 三箱: three boxes
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 箱を開ける: to open a box
- 箱に入れる: to put in a box
- 箱詰め: boxed, packaged