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()ってきた。
I brought my reusable bag.
マイバッグを(わす)れて(ふくろ)()った。
I forgot my reusable bag and had to buy one.
最近(さいきん)はマイバッグを()(ある)(ひと)(おお)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(ぶくろ)有料化(ゆうりょうか)) in July 2020. Many people now carry foldable bags in their purses or pockets.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • マイバッグを持参(じさん)する (to bring one's own bag)
  • マイバッグ持参(じさん) (bring your own bag)
  • ()りたたみマイバッグ (foldable reusable bag)

RELATED TERMS:

  • エコバッグ: eco bag
  • レジ(ぶくろ): plastic shopping bag
  • レジ(ぶくろ)有料化(ゆうりょうか): plastic bag charging