also: しょるいカバン
briefcase; attaché case
A bag specifically for carrying documents and business papers; often used in office or formal settings.
He entered the meeting room carrying a briefcase.
I want to buy a new briefcase.
Standard mixed kanji-kana spelling; the most common written form.
Katakana variant for かばん; sometimes seen in advertisements or casual writing.
Full kanji spelling; the kanji 鞄 is less common and may not be recognized by all readers.
Compound of 書類 (documents) and かばん (bag). The word かばん is of uncertain origin, possibly from Chinese 夾板 or a native Japanese term.