鞄
suitcase, bag, briefcase
StatusJinmeiyōStrokes14
Readings
On'yomi
- ハク
- ホウ
- ビョウ
Kun'yomi
- かばん
Meaning
鞄 centers on a portable container made of leather or similar material: a suitcase, bag, or briefcase for carrying personal items.
Most common words using 鞄
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Etymology
鞄 combines 革 (leather) with 包 (wrap, bundle), suggesting a leather container that wraps or holds items. The exact historical development is uncertain, but the component combination fits the meaning of a bag or case.
Meaning mnemonic
Leather 革 wraps around 包, like a leather bag that bundles your belongings inside. Picture a sturdy leather briefcase with a secure wrap closure.
Reading mnemonic
For ハク, imagine packing a bag for a hike: hike -> ハク, and your leather bag holds everything you need.