Translation guide
The English word "bundle" can refer to a group of things tied together, a package, or a collection of items sold together. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 束 (たば), but other words are used depending on what is bundled and the context.
To refer to a physical collection of items that are bound or wrapped together, such as a bundle of firewood, flowers, or documents.
The most common and general word for a bundle of long, thin objects like sticks, flowers, or papers. It implies items gathered and tied together.
彼は薪の束を運んだ。
He carried a bundle of firewood.
花の束を買った。
I bought a bundle of flowers.
The verb meaning 'to bundle' or 'to tie in a bundle'. Used when describing the action of bundling things together.
Refers to a bundle that is wrapped, like a parcel or package. Often used for things wrapped in paper or cloth.
To refer to a commercial bundle, such as a software suite, a package deal, or a set of products sold as one unit.
Commonly used for a set or bundle of items sold together, like a gift set or a software bundle. Often used in marketing.
To refer to a large sum of money, often used in phrases like 'a bundle of money' or 'cost a bundle'.
To describe the action of making a bundle by wrapping or tying items together.
束 (たば) is used for things that are tied together, like sticks or flowers, while 包み (つつみ) is for things wrapped in paper or cloth, like a parcel. Use 束 for long, thin objects and 包み for wrapped packages.
While English can use 'bundle' metaphorically (e.g., 'a bundle of nerves'), Japanese 束 is not used for people or abstract concepts. Use other expressions like かたまり (mass) or 集まり (collection) instead.
書類を束ねてください。
Please bundle the documents.
彼は包みを開けた。
He opened the bundle.
このソフトウェアのバンドルには3つのアプリが含まれています。
This software bundle includes three apps.
A loanword from English, used specifically for commercial bundles, especially in tech and gaming contexts.
ゲームのバンドル版を予約した。
I pre-ordered the game bundle.
Refers to an assortment or bundle of items packed together, often used for food or gift items.
お菓子の詰め合わせを贈った。
I sent a bundle of assorted sweets.
Means 'a large amount of money'. It is a straightforward and common way to express the idea of a bundle of money.
その車は大金がかかった。
That car cost a bundle.
Literally 'a bundle of bills', this word specifically refers to a stack of banknotes tied together, often implying a large sum.
彼は札束を見せびらかした。
He showed off a bundle of cash.
The standard verb for bundling things together, especially long, thin objects.
髪を束ねてポニーテールにした。
She bundled her hair into a ponytail.
Means 'to wrap', and can be used when bundling something by wrapping it in paper or cloth.
プレゼントを包んでリボンをかけた。
I bundled the present and tied a ribbon.
彼は神経のかたまりだ。
He is a bundle of nerves.
そのソフトウェアバンドルにはワープロと表計算ソフトが含まれている。
The software bundle includes a word processor and a spreadsheet.