保冷(ほれい)バッグ

A compound of 保冷(ほれい) (keeping cool, cold storage) and バッグ (bag). A practical everyday item in Japan, especially popular during the hot summer months for grocery shopping and outdoor activities.

Many Japanese supermarkets sell or provide 保冷(ほれい)バッグ, and eco-conscious shoppers often bring their own reusable ones. They are also essential for 弁当(べんとう) transport in warm weather.

Common collocations

• 保冷(ほれい)バッグに入(い)れる: to put in a cooler bag
• 折(お)りたたみ保冷(ほれい)バッグ: foldable cooler bag
• 大容量(だいようりょう)保冷(ほれい)バッグ: large-capacity cooler bag
• 保冷(ほれい)バッグと保冷剤(ほれいざい): cooler bag and ice packs

Similar words

• クーラーボックス: cooler box — a rigid, larger container for keeping items cold
• 保冷剤(ほれいざい): ice pack, cold pack — the gel packs placed inside cooler bags
• エコバッグ: eco bag, reusable shopping bag — a regular shopping bag without insulation