Translation guide
A bag used for carrying sports equipment or clothing. In Japanese, the most common term is スポーツバッグ, but other words like 運動バッグ or スポーツ鞄 are also used. The choice depends on context and formality.
A bag specifically designed for carrying sports gear, such as a gym bag or duffel bag.
The most common and direct translation. A loanword from English, widely understood.
I bought a new sports bag.
Literally 'exercise bag'. Used interchangeably with スポーツバッグ, but slightly less common.
I put my shoes in the sports bag.
A less common variant using the kanji 鞄 (bag). Sounds a bit more formal or written.
I go to the gym carrying a sports bag.