Translation guide
A wicker trunk is a large, sturdy storage container made of woven wicker, often used for travel or storage. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 柳行李 (yanagi gōri), a traditional wicker trunk made from willow. Other options include more general terms for wicker baskets or modern storage trunks.
A large, sturdy trunk made of woven willow, used for travel or storage, often associated with traditional Japanese luggage.
A traditional Japanese wicker trunk made from willow branches. It is the most direct equivalent and evokes a classic, nostalgic image.
A trunk or large basket made of wicker, not necessarily traditional Japanese style, used for storage or decoration.
Literally 'rattan trunk'. This is a modern, descriptive term for a wicker trunk, often used for stylish storage or vintage decor.
籐のトランクをインテリアとして使っている。
I use a wicker trunk as interior decoration.
Use 柳行李 when referring to a traditional Japanese wicker trunk, especially in historical or nostalgic contexts. Use 籐のトランク for a modern, decorative wicker trunk, often made of rattan. 行李 alone can be ambiguous, so clarify with context if needed.
祖母の柳行李には古い着物が入っている。
My grandmother's wicker trunk contains old kimonos.
柳行李を担いで旅に出た。
I set off on a journey carrying a wicker trunk.
A general term for a wicker trunk or basket, often made of bamboo or willow. It can refer to various types of woven luggage.
古い行李を整理していたら、昔の写真が出てきた。
While tidying up an old wicker trunk, I found old photos.
A rattan storage box. This is a more general term for a wicker container, not necessarily a trunk, but can be used for large boxes.
籐の収納ボックスに毛布をしまった。
I stored blankets in a wicker storage box.
A rattan basket. This is a more general term and may not convey the 'trunk' aspect, but can be used for large wicker baskets.
大きな籐籠に洗濯物を入れる。
I put laundry in a large wicker basket.