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.
旅行鞄に荷物を詰めた。
I packed my things into the travel bag.
新しい旅行鞄を買おうと思っている。
I'm thinking of buying a new suitcase.
空港で旅行鞄が見つからなくて、係員に相談した。
I couldn't find my luggage at the airport, so I consulted a staff member.
Composed of 旅行 (travel) + 鞄 (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:
- 旅行鞄に詰める: to pack into a travel bag
- 旅行鞄を持つ: to carry a travel bag
- 大型の旅行鞄: a large suitcase
- 旅行鞄を預ける: to check luggage
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
- 鞄: bag — the general term for any bag
- トランク: trunk — an older term for a large, sturdy suitcase