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θ’
Bag, Sack
γ΅γγ (fukuro)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Since Japan introduced charges for plastic shopping bags in many stores, the word θ’ (fukuro) has become even more common in daily conversations. Cashiers often ask γθ’γ―γε©η¨γ§γγοΌγ ('Do you need a bag?').
Memory Trick
Imagine carrying groceries home in a large paper bag. That shopping bag helps you remember θ’ means 'bag.'
Readings
Onyomi: γΏγ€ (tai)
Kunyomi: γ΅γγ (fukuro)
Example Words
θ’
γ΅γγ (fukuro)
Bag
η΄θ’
γγΏγΆγγ (kamibukuro)
Paper bag
θ’ε
₯γ
γ΅γγγγ (fukuroiri)
Bagged
ζθ’
γ¦γΆγγ (tebukuro)
Gloves
Example Sentence
θ²·γ£γ ζ¬ γ θ’ γ« ε ₯γγΎγγγ
γγ£γ γ»γ γ γ΅γγ γ« γγγΎγγγ
katta hon o fukuro ni iremashita
I put the book into a bag.