1.
handbag; shopping bag with handles
A bag designed to be carried by hand, typically with short handles. Used for shopping bags, small tote bags, and similar portable bags.
手提げを持って出かけた。
I went out carrying a handbag.
紙の手提げ袋をもらった。
I received a paper bag with handles.
革の手提げかばんを誕生日にプレゼントした。
I gave a leather handbag as a birthday present.
手提げ is a general term for bags carried by hand.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 手提げ袋 — bag with handles (paper or plastic)
- 手提げかばん — handbag, briefcase
- 手提げ金庫 — portable safe, cash box
The word comes from 手 (hand) + 提げる (to carry hanging). It emphasizes that the item is designed to be carried by hand rather than over the shoulder (肩掛け) or on the back (リュック).