Translation of Japanese word "バッグ" to English
バッグ
バッグ
[baggu]
IPA: /baggɯ/
Meaning
NounA soft container made out of cloth, paper, thin plastic, etc. and open at the top, used to hold food, commodities, and other goods.
How to use
バッグ (baggu) — 'bag' (loanword). カバン (kaban) — bag (native word). ハンドバッグ — handbag. バッグを持つ — carry a bag.
🇬🇧 English
bag
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: バッグ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): バッグ
Romaji Transcription: baggu
Example Sentences
私はバッグを買いました。
わたしはバッグをかいた。
I bought a bag.
彼女は大きなバッグを持っています。
かのじょはおおきなバッグをもっています。
She has a big bag.
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Common phrases
- バッグを持つ— to carry a bag
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Frequency rank: #117 in Japanese
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The Japanese word "バッグ" means "bag" in English.
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