エコバッグ

えこばっぐ
noun
reusable shopping bag; eco bag
tool
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(も)ってきた。
I brought my reusable bag.
レジ袋(ぶくろ)が有料(ゆうりょう)になったので、エコバッグを使(つか)う。
Since plastic bags are now charged, I use an eco bag.
折(お)りたたみエコバッグをいつもカバンに入(い)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."

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Cultural note

Since July 2020, Japan made plastic shopping bags (レジ袋(ぶくろ)) chargeable at stores. This significantly increased eco bag usage. Many stores sell original eco bags, and they've become a popular promotional item.

Related Words

Related: レジ袋(ぶくろ) (plastic shopping bag)
Related: マイバッグ (reusable shopping bag)
Compare: ポリ袋(ぶくろ) (plastic bag)
Related: 買(か)い物袋(ものぶくろ) (shopping bag)
Related: トートバッグ (tote bag)
Compare: 保冷(ほれい)バッグ (cooler bag)
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Added 2026.1.29 15:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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