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ショッピングバッグ
shoppingu bagguLoanword from English ショッピングバッグ
shopping bag
スーパーでショッピングバッグを忘れたので、レジ袋をもらいました。
I forgot my shopping bag at the supermarket, so I had to take a plastic bag.
everyday
A bag used for carrying purchased goods, typically provided by stores or brought from home.
環境に配慮して、ショッピングバッグを持参する人が増えました。
More people bring their own shopping bags to care for the environment.
この店ではショッピングバッグを有料で販売しています。
This store sells shopping bags for a fee.
Often made of cloth or durable plastic to reduce single-use plastic waste.
Pro Tip
Remember the difference from レジ袋
ショッピングバッグ is reusable and brought from home, while レジ袋 is a single-use plastic bag given at the checkout counter.
Word Origin
Compound of ショッピング (shopping, from English) + バッグ (bag, from English). Popularized in Japan as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bags.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in retail and daily life. The term emphasizes personal ownership, unlike レジ袋 (register bag), which refers to single-use plastic bags provided at checkout.
Word Breakdown
ショッピング
shopping
loanwordバッグ
bag
loanword和英辞典