財布入(さいふい)れ

さいふいれ
noun
wallet case; wallet pouch
daily-life
1. wallet case; wallet pouch; wallet holder
A protective case or pouch designed to hold a wallet, or a bag pocket specifically meant for storing one's wallet.
革(かわ)の財布入(さいふい)れを買(か)った。
I bought a leather wallet case.
このバッグには財布入(さいふい)れのポケットがある。
This bag has a wallet pocket.
When traveling, keeping your wallet in a case hung around your neck makes it harder for pickpockets to get it.

Composed of 財布(さいふ) (wallet) + 入(い)れ (container, holder). Follows the common Japanese pattern of noun + 入(い)れ to mean a container for that item (e.g., 名刺(めいし)入(い)れ — business card case, 小銭(こぜに)入(い)れ — coin purse, ペン入(い)れ — pen case).

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