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box
A container with flat sides, typically square or rectangular.
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: