Translation guide
A bag or kit containing supplies for use in an emergency, such as a natural disaster or evacuation.
A portable bag packed with essentials for evacuation or survival during a disaster.
Standard term for an emergency evacuation bag, often kept near the door. Literally 'emergency carry-out bag'.
I keep an emergency bag by the front door.
Commonly used term for a disaster preparedness bag. '防災' means disaster prevention.
Literally 'evacuation bag'. Used in contexts of fleeing from danger.
I fled carrying my emergency bag on my back.
A collection of emergency supplies, which may be stored in a container or bag.
A bag specifically for medical emergencies, containing first aid supplies.
Both refer to emergency bags, but 非常用持ち出し袋 emphasizes portability for immediate evacuation, while 防災バッグ is a broader term for disaster preparedness bags that may also include items for sheltering in place.
In Japan, it's common to have an emergency bag ready due to frequent earthquakes and typhoons. Many households keep one near the entrance.
Let's check the contents of the emergency bag regularly.