持(も)ち込(こ)み

もちこみ
noun
bringing in; carrying in; BYOB
1. bringing in; carrying in
the act of bringing something into a place; often refers to bringing one's own food or drinks to a venue
飲食物(いんしょくぶつ)の持(も)ち込(こ)みは禁止(きんし)です。
Bringing in food and drinks is prohibited.
持(も)ち込(こ)みOKの居酒屋(いざかや)を探(さが)す。
I'm looking for an izakaya that allows bringing your own food.
ワインの持(も)ち込(こ)み料(りょう)は1本(ほん)1000円(えん)です。
The corkage fee for wine is 1,000 yen per bottle.

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

COMMON CONTEXTS:

  • 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 TERMS:

  • 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)

VERB FORM:

  • 持(も)ち込(こ)む (to bring in)

RELATED:

  • 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)
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Added 2026.1.25 20:44
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