Note
This is a general term for a bag, often referring to various kinds of handbags, school bags, or briefcases. It is more traditional and may be used more commonly in daily conversations than バッグ.
Usages of kaban
この 鞄 は 一万 円 します。kono kaban ha itiman en simasu.
This bag costs 10,000 yen.
それ は 彼 の 鞄な の？sore ha kare no kabanna no?
Is that his bag?
本 を カバン から 出して。hon wo kaban kara dasite.
Take a book out of the bag.
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