Composed of 小物 (small items; accessories) + 入れ (container; holder). Refers to any container designed for organizing small personal belongings. Can range from a simple tray on a desk to a zippered pouch in a bag.
Common collocations
- 革の小物入れ: leather accessory case
- 小物入れポーチ: small accessory pouch
- 小物入れに入れる: to put in the catch-all
Similar words
- ポーチ: pouch — a loanword often used for cosmetic or travel pouches
- 小物入れ箱: small items box — specifically a box rather than a pouch or tray
- 筆箱: pencil case — specifically for writing implements