Translation guide
Refers to items that belong to an individual, especially those carried or kept nearby. Japanese has several common expressions depending on context, formality, and the nature of the items.
To refer to one's own things in a general, everyday sense.
The most common and neutral word for personal belongings, especially things you carry with you. Used in signs, announcements, and daily conversation.
Please write your name on your personal belongings.
Please check your belongings to make sure you haven't left anything behind.
A more formal term for personal belongings, often used in official contexts like police reports, airport security, or legal documents.
We will conduct a baggage/personal belongings inspection.
Refers to personal effects or daily necessities one keeps close, like toiletries, accessories, or small items. Often used in contexts like hospital stays or travel.
Please bring your personal effects when you are admitted to the hospital.
To talk about things that belong to someone in a particular location, like a room or house.
Private property or personal effects, often used to distinguish from shared or company property. Common in workplace or school settings.
Please do not leave personal belongings on the desk.
I keep my personal belongings in the locker.
A very common and natural way to say 'my things' or 'one's own belongings'. Casual and widely used.
Please take care of your own belongings.
To refer to luggage, baggage, or personal items during travel.
Carry-on luggage or personal items you keep with you while traveling. Very common in airports and stations.
One piece of carry-on baggage per person.
General word for luggage or baggage, but can also mean personal belongings in the context of moving or traveling.
To emphasize that the belongings are valuable or need special care.
Valuables such as wallet, passport, jewelry. Often used in signs or warnings about theft.
Please deposit your valuables in the safe.
持ち物 is the most general and everyday word. 所持品 is formal and often used in security or legal contexts. 私物 emphasizes private ownership, often in contrast to shared or company property.
Directly translating 'personal belongings' as パーソナル・ビロンギングス is not natural Japanese. Use the appropriate term based on context.
Please do not leave your personal belongings unattended.
Polite public announcement phrasing
All personal belongings must be removed from the locker by Friday.
Please do not leave your personal belongings unattended.
I have three pieces of luggage in total.
Please take good care of your valuables.