Translation guide
In Japanese, the term for 'shopping bag' depends on whether you mean a reusable eco-bag, a plastic bag from a store, or a paper bag. The most common word is エコバッグ for reusable bags, while レジ袋 refers to plastic shopping bags. There is no single direct translation.
A bag you bring to the store to avoid using disposable bags.
The most common term for a reusable shopping bag. It's a loanword from English 'eco bag'.
I go shopping with an eco-bag.
A trendy term meaning 'my bag', often used in campaigns to encourage bringing your own bag. Similar to エコバッグ but with a personal ownership nuance.
A thin plastic bag provided at checkout, often with handles.
A sturdy paper bag with handles, often from boutiques or department stores.
The general word for a paper bag. In shopping contexts, it implies a paper shopping bag.
That store puts purchases in a paper bag.
A large, often cloth or canvas bag used for carrying groceries or many items.
A loanword for 'tote bag', commonly used for larger reusable shopping bags.
I put groceries in a tote bag.
Since July 2020, most stores in Japan charge for plastic shopping bags (レジ袋). It's common to hear 'レジ袋は有料です' (Plastic bags are charged) or '袋はご利用ですか？' (Will you be using a bag?).
The direct loanword ショッピングバッグ is rarely used in natural Japanese. It may be understood but sounds unnatural. Use the specific terms above instead.
I brought my own shopping bag.
Literally 'shopping bag', this can refer to any bag used for shopping, including reusable ones. It's less specific than エコバッグ.
Please don't forget to bring your shopping bag.
マイバッグ運動に参加しています。
I participate in the 'my bag' campaign.
A generic term for a plastic bag, often used for the thin transparent ones. Can refer to shopping bags but is broader.
Please give me a plastic bag.