ガシャポン

noun

capsule-toy vending machine; capsule toy

Refers both to the machine that dispenses toys in plastic capsules and to the toys themselves. Originally a Bandai trademark, now used generically. Compare カプセルトイ, which specifically means the toy.

See also: カプセルトイ

• 駅えき前まえに新あたらしいガシャポンがたくさん並ならんでいる。

  There are many new capsule-toy vending machines lined up in front of the station.

• 子こどもがガシャポンで小ちいさなフィギュアを買かった。

  The child bought a small figurine from a capsule-toy machine.