バッグ

• Reading: バッグ
• Romaji: baggu
• Pronunciation: /bag.gɯ/

Meaning

Bag; a container for carrying personal belongings.

A katakana loanword from English 'bag.' Refers to handbags, shoulder bags, tote bags, and similar personal carrying items. Common types: ハンドバッグ (handobaggu, handbag), ショルダーバッグ (shorudaa baggu, shoulder bag), エコバッグ (eko baggu, reusable shopping bag). Distinguished from かばん (kaban), which covers briefcases and school bags. バッグ tends to be used for fashion-oriented bags.

Examples

1. 新しいバッグを誕生日にもらった。 I got a new bag for my birthday.
2. エコバッグを持って買い物に行く。 I bring a reusable bag when I go shopping.
3. バッグの中に財布が見つからない。 I can't find my wallet in my bag.

Usage Guide

Context: fashion, shopping, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'bag,' from Old Norse 'baggi.' Entered Japanese primarily through fashion and commerce, with the katakana rendering reflecting the English pronunciation with a geminate consonant.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal