Translation of Japanese word "袋" to English
袋
ふくろ
[fukuro]
IPA: /ɸɯkɯɾo/
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
袋 (fukuro) — 'bag / sack / pouch'. 紙袋 (kamibukuro) — paper bag. レジ袋 (rejibukuro) — plastic grocery bag.
🇬🇧 English
bag / sack
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 袋
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ふくろ
Romaji Transcription: fukuro
Example Sentences
彼は大きな袋を持っていました。
かれは おおきい ふくろを もっていました。
He had a large bag.
彼女は新しい袋を買いました。
かのじょは あたらしい ふくろを かいました。
She bought a new bag.
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Common phrases
- 買い物袋— shopping bag
- 袋に詰める— stuff in a bag
- 紙の袋— paper bag
Frequency rank: #593 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "袋" mean?▼
The Japanese word "袋" means "bag / sack" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "袋"?▼
The word "袋" is read as "ふくろ" (fukuro). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A bag for carrying things.".
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