(りょこうかばん)

りょこうかばん
noun
travel bag; suitcase; luggage
travel
1. travel bag; suitcase; luggage
A bag or case used for carrying belongings on a trip. Covers everything from suitcases and duffel bags to large travel backpacks.
旅行鞄(りょこうかばん)荷物(にもつ)()めた
I packed my things into the travel bag.
I'm thinking of buying a new suitcase.
I couldn't find my luggage at the airport, so I consulted a staff member.

Composed of 旅行(りょこう) (travel) + (かばん) (bag). A somewhat formal or traditional-sounding compound. In everyday conversation, many speakers simply say スーツケース (suitcase) or キャリーバッグ (wheeled carry bag) for specific types.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • スーツケース: suitcase — specifically a hard-shell or semi-hard rolling case
  • キャリーバッグ: carry bag — a wheeled travel bag, common loanword in Japan
  • (かばん): bag — the general term for any bag
  • トランク: trunk — an older term for a large, sturdy suitcase