箱はこ物もの

noun

public building; community building

Colloquial term for a public facility, often used in contexts like local government projects or criticism of wasteful spending. Frequently written in katakana as ハコモノ.

• この町まちには新あたらしいハコモノが次つぎ々つぎと建たてられている。

  New public buildings are being built one after another in this town.

• 箱はこ物もの行ぎょう政せいへの批ひ判はんが高たかまっている。

  Criticism of wasteful public works spending is growing.

noun

box-shaped furniture

Refers to furniture with a box-like shape, such as chests of drawers or bookcases. Contrasts with 脚物 (furniture with legs).

See also: 脚物

• 引ひっ越こしのとき、箱はこ物ものの家か具ぐは運はこびにくい。

  When moving, box-shaped furniture is hard to carry.

noun

boxed gift

A gift presented in a box, often used in contrast to items like envelopes or unwrapped goods.

• お歳せい暮ぼには箱はこ物ものの贈おくり物ものを選えらぶことが多おおい。

  For year-end gifts, people often choose boxed presents.