Bag meanings in Japanese

バッグ

Example:

I bought a new bag.

新しいバッグを買いました。

Can you help me carry this bag?

このバッグを運ぶのを手伝ってくれますか？

Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversation, shopping

Note: The word 'バッグ' (bag) is borrowed from English and commonly used in Japan to refer to bags of various types, such as purses, backpacks, and shopping bags.

袋

Example:

Please put the groceries in a bag.

食料品を袋に入れてください。

I need a plastic bag for the trash.

ゴミ用のビニール袋が必要です。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Shopping, waste disposal

Note: '袋' (fukuro) refers to bags that are usually made of paper or plastic, commonly used for carrying items or packaging.

サンドバッグ

Example:

He practices boxing with a sandbag.

彼はサンドバッグでボクシングの練習をします。

The gym has multiple sandbags.

ジムにはいくつかのサンドバッグがあります。

Usage: informalContext: Sports, fitness training

Note: 'サンドバッグ' (sandbag) is used in sports contexts, particularly boxing and martial arts, referring to a heavy bag filled with sand for training.

バッグパック

Example:

I took my backpack to school.

学校にバッグパックを持って行きました。

We need to pack our backpacks for the hike.

ハイキングのためにバッグパックを詰める必要があります。

Usage: informalContext: Education, outdoor activities

Note: 'バッグパック' (bakku pakku) is a loanword for 'backpack' and is often used in contexts related to school or outdoor activities.

ショッピングバッグ

Example:

I forgot my shopping bag at the store.

店にショッピングバッグを忘れてきました。

They sell reusable shopping bags.

彼らは再利用可能なショッピングバッグを販売しています。

Usage: formal/informalContext: Shopping, environmental discussions

Note: 'ショッピングバッグ' (shopping bag) is specifically used to refer to bags used for carrying purchases, especially in the context of sustainability.

sack

A large bag made of a strong material such as burlap or plastic, typically used for storing or transporting goods.

Example: He carried a sack of potatoes on his shoulder.

Note: A sack is usually larger and made of a more durable material compared to a regular bag.

pouch

A small bag or container, often made of soft material, used for carrying small items.

Example: She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

Note: A pouch is typically smaller and may have a softer texture compared to a traditional bag.

backpack

A bag with shoulder straps that allow it to be carried on one's back, commonly used for carrying items while traveling or hiking.

Example: Students often use backpacks to carry their books and supplies.

Note: A backpack is specifically designed to be worn on the back and usually has multiple compartments for organization.

tote

A large, often unfastened bag with parallel handles that emerge from the sides of the pouch.

Example: She carried her groceries in a reusable canvas tote.

Note: A tote is typically more open and spacious compared to a regular bag, often used for carrying bulky items.

In the bag

This phrase means something is almost guaranteed or certain to happen.

Example: With only one more point needed to win, the victory seemed in the bag for the team.

Note: The literal meaning of 'bag' is a container, while 'in the bag' is a figurative expression.

Bag of tricks

This phrase refers to a set of skills, techniques, or resources used to achieve a particular result.

Example: The presenter pulled out a bag of tricks to keep the audience engaged throughout the long presentation.

Note: The original word 'bag' refers to a container, while 'bag of tricks' refers to a collection of strategies or tools.

Let the cat out of the bag

This idiom means to reveal a secret or disclose information that was supposed to be kept confidential.

Example: I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party, and now everyone knows!

Note: The literal meaning of 'bag' is a container, while the idiom refers to revealing a secret.

Mixed bag

This phrase describes a situation or group of things that includes both positive and negative elements.

Example: The movie received mixed reviews, with some critics praising it and others panning it. It was a real mixed bag.

Note: The original word 'bag' refers to a container, while 'mixed bag' is used to describe a variety of things with diverse qualities.

Grab the bag

This phrase means to take hold of something quickly and decisively.

Example: The team needs to grab the bag and run to the finish line to win the race.

Note: The literal meaning of 'bag' is a container, while 'grab the bag' is a figurative expression implying swift action.

Punching the bag

This phrase refers to hitting or striking a punching bag during a boxing or workout session.

Example: He goes to the gym every day to work on his boxing skills, punching the bag for hours.

Note: The original word 'bag' is a container, while 'punching the bag' refers to physical exercise or training.

Bag and baggage

This phrase means to leave or depart with all one's possessions or belongings.

Example: After the breakup, she left him, taking all her belongings with her, bag and baggage.

Note: The original word 'bag' refers to a container, while 'bag and baggage' refers to taking everything when leaving.

Bag it

To stop doing something, to give up or cancel.

Example: I'm too tired to keep going, let's just bag it for today.

Note: The slang term 'bag it' is informally used to mean giving up or ending something, while 'bag' in its original form refers to a container or piece of luggage.

Bag lady/man

A person, often homeless or eccentric, who carries many bags or bundles.

Example: She's walking around with so many bags, she looks like a bag lady.

Note: In slang, 'bag lady/man' refers to a person who carries a lot of bags, usually in a disorganized or excessive manner, while 'bag' itself does not imply this connotation.

Bag of bones

A person who is extremely thin or emaciated.

Example: After being sick for weeks, I'm feeling like a bag of bones.

Note: The slang term 'bag of bones' is a figurative expression describing someone who is very thin, while 'bag' in its original form refers to a container.

Baggage

Emotional issues or unresolved problems from previous experiences that affect a person's behavior or attitudes.

Example: He's carrying a lot of emotional baggage from his past relationships.

Note: In this context, 'baggage' refers to emotional burdens or unresolved issues that someone carries with them, contrasted with the original meaning of 'bag' as a container.

I need to pack my bag for the trip.

She carried her groceries in a reusable bag.

He reached into his bag and pulled out a surprise.

Bag - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: bag

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): bags

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): bag

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): bagged

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): bagging

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): bags

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): bag

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): bag

Syllabification and Stress

bag Contains 1 syllables: bag

Phonetic transcription: ˈbag

bag , ˈbag (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

bag: ~ 1300 (Very common).

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