マイバッグ
まいばっぐ
noun
reusable shopping bag; eco bag
1.
reusable shopping bag; eco bag
A personal shopping bag brought from home instead of using disposable plastic bags, promoted as an eco-friendly practice.
マイバッグを持ってきた。
I brought my reusable bag.
マイバッグを忘れて袋を買った。
I forgot my reusable bag and had to buy one.
最近はマイバッグを持ち歩く人が多い。
Recently, many people carry reusable bags with them.
マイバッグ became much more common after Japan started charging for plastic bags (レジ袋有料化) in July 2020. Many people now carry foldable bags in their purses or pockets.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- マイバッグを持参する (to bring one's own bag)
- マイバッグ持参 (bring your own bag)
- 折りたたみマイバッグ (foldable reusable bag)
RELATED TERMS:
- エコバッグ: eco bag
- レジ袋: plastic shopping bag
- レジ袋有料化: plastic bag charging