持(も)ち込(こ)み

Forms

持(も)つ (to have/hold) + 込(こ)む (to bring into) → bringing in

• 持(も)ち込(こ)む (to bring in)

Usage

• Restaurants/bars: Bringing own food or alcohol
• Theaters/venues: Bringing food/drinks
• Airports: Bringing items through security
• Hotels: Bringing own bedding, pets, etc.

Common signs

• 持(も)ち込(こ)み禁止(きんし) (no outside food/drinks)
• 持(も)ち込(こ)みOK (bringing in permitted)
• 持(も)ち込(こ)み可(か) (bringing in allowed)

Related words

• 持(も)ち込(こ)み料(りょう) (corkage/bringing-in fee)
• 飲食(いんしょく)持(も)ち込(こ)み (bringing food and drinks)
• 持(も)ち帰(かえ)り (takeout - opposite direction)
• 差(さ)し入(い)れ (gift/treat)
• 飲食(いんしょく)禁止(きんし) (no food or drink)