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plastic bag; vinyl bag
A bag made of plastic or vinyl, typically used for shopping or carrying items.
ビニール袋は有料です。
Plastic bags cost extra.
ビニール袋はいりますか。
Do you need a plastic bag?
環境のためにビニール袋を使わないようにしている。
I try not to use plastic bags for the environment.
ビニール袋 is the common term for plastic shopping bags.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ビニール袋は有料です (Plastic bags cost extra)
- ビニール袋はいりますか (Do you need a bag?)
USAGE NOTES:
- Plastic bag charges became mandatory in Japan in 2020
- Also called レジ袋 (checkout bag)
- Many people now bring マイバッグ (reusable bags)
RELATED TERMS:
- 紙袋: paper bag
- マイバッグ: reusable shopping bag
- レジ袋: checkout bag