Translation guide
In Japanese, 'luggage' is most commonly expressed as 荷物 (にもつ), a general term for baggage, packages, or belongings being carried. The specific word choice depends on context, such as travel luggage (スーツケース, 旅行かばん) or hand luggage (手荷物).
荷物を預けられるところはありますか。
Where can I leave my luggage?
荷物をなくしました。
I lost my luggage.
The most common, all-purpose word for luggage, bags, or personal effects being carried or transported.
The default word for luggage, baggage, packages, or one's belongings. Covers suitcases, bags, parcels, etc.
荷物が重いです。
My luggage is heavy.
ここに荷物を置いてもいいですか。
May I put my luggage here?
Specifically hand luggage or carry-on baggage, as opposed to checked luggage.
手荷物は機内に持ち込めますか。
Can I bring my hand luggage on board?
A specific piece of luggage used for travel, typically a suitcase with wheels.
The standard loanword for a suitcase, especially one with wheels and a handle.
新しいスーツケースを買いました。
I bought a new suitcase.
Literally 'travel bag', a more general term for a bag used for travel, including suitcases and duffel bags.
Luggage that is checked in and collected at the baggage claim area.
Checked baggage, as opposed to carry-on. Used in airport contexts.
預け入れ荷物はどこで受け取れますか。
Where can I pick up my checked luggage?
Formal term for checked baggage, often seen on tickets or airline websites.
受託手荷物の重量制限は20キロです。
The weight limit for checked baggage is 20 kg.
Referring to luggage when using storage services like coin lockers or cloakrooms.
To leave one's luggage (e.g., at a hotel, cloakroom, or station).
チェックイン前に荷物を預けられますか。
Can I leave my luggage before check-in?
Coin-operated locker, commonly used for storing luggage at stations.
駅のコインロッカーに荷物を入れました。
I put my luggage in a coin locker at the station.
荷物 is the broadest term for any baggage or belongings. 手荷物 specifically means carry-on luggage. スーツケース refers to a suitcase. Use 荷物 for general situations, and be more specific when needed.
荷物が多いので、スーツケースを買いました。
I have a lot of luggage, so I bought a suitcase.
The English loanword ラゲッジ is rarely used in natural Japanese. Stick to 荷物 or スーツケース.
荷物から目を離さないでください。
Please keep an eye on your luggage.
荷物を受け取らないといけません。
I need to collect my luggage.
旅行かばんに荷物を詰めました。
I packed my luggage into the travel bag.