Translation guide
A small container for carrying coins. In Japanese, the most common term is 小銭入れ, but other words like がま口 or コインケース are used depending on the style.
The learner wants to refer to a small pouch or case specifically for coins.
The most common and neutral word for a coin purse. Literally 'small change put-in'.
I forgot my coin purse, so I ended up with a lot of change.
This coin purse is made of leather and is very easy to use.
A loanword from English, often used for modern, compact coin cases. Common in product descriptions.
I bought a new coin case.
Refers to a purse with a metal clasp frame, often used for coin purses. It can also mean a larger clasp purse.
My grandmother's clasp coin purse is still usable.
A redundant but occasionally used term combining 'coin purse' and 'case'. Not recommended for natural speech.
'Kozeniire keesu' is a term that is not used much.
The learner wants to refer to the coin compartment inside a wallet or a small separate pouch.
The learner wants to refer to a traditional-style coin purse, often used with kimono.
小銭入れ is the most general term for any coin purse. がま口 specifically refers to a purse with a metal clasp frame, which can be a coin purse or a larger bag. 巾着 is a traditional drawstring pouch, often used for coins but also for other small items.
A coin purse is convenient, but a clasp purse is easier to open.
In casual conversation, you can simply say 小銭入れ. If you want to be specific about the style, add がま口の or 巾着の before it.
I'm looking for a clasp coin purse.
和風のがま口の小銭入れを買った。
I bought a Japanese-style clasp coin purse.