エコバッグ
えこばっぐ
noun
reusable shopping bag; eco bag
1.
reusable shopping bag; eco bag
A reusable bag brought by shoppers to reduce plastic bag use, popular in Japan since plastic bag charges were introduced.
エコバッグを持ってきた。
I brought my reusable bag.
レジ袋が有料になったので、エコバッグを使う。
Since plastic bags are now charged, I use an eco bag.
折りたたみエコバッグをいつもカバンに入れている。
I always keep a foldable eco bag in my bag.
エコバッグ is a wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) combining "eco" and "bag."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 折りたたみエコバッグ: foldable eco bag
- 保冷エコバッグ: insulated eco bag
- エコバッグを持参する: to bring one's own bag
BACKGROUND:
Since July 2020, Japan made plastic shopping bags (レジ袋) chargeable at stores. This significantly increased eco bag usage. Many stores sell original eco bags, and they've become a popular promotional item.