小袋(こぶくろ)

こぶくろ
noun
small bag; sachet; packet
1. small bag; sachet; packet
A small bag or packet, often used for individual portions of condiments, snacks, or small items.
醤油(しょうゆ)の小袋(こぶくろ)をもらった。
I got a small packet of soy sauce.
お菓子(かし)が小袋(こぶくろ)に分(わ)けて入(はい)っているので配(くば)りやすい。
The snacks are divided into small bags, making them easy to hand out.
お弁当(べんとう)に付(つ)いてくるソースの小袋(こぶくろ)を開(あ)けたら、中身(なかみ)が飛(と)び散(ち)ってしまった。
When I opened the small sauce packet that came with the bento, the contents splattered everywhere.

Composed of 小(こ) (small) + 袋(ふくろ) (bag). Refers to small bags or packets, especially the single-serving condiment packets found with takeout food, individually wrapped snacks, or small pouches for organizing items.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 小袋(こぶくろ)入(い)り: in small packets
  • 小袋(こぶくろ)に入(い)れる: to put into small bags
  • 小袋(こぶくろ)に分(わ)ける: to divide into small bags
  • 調味料(ちょうみりょう)の小袋(こぶくろ): small condiment packet

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 袋(ふくろ): bag — general term for any bag
  • 巾着(きんちゃく): drawstring bag, pouch — a specific type of small bag
  • パケット: packet — loanword, used in some commercial contexts
  • 小分(こわ)け: dividing into small portions — the act of portioning, not the container
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