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box in Japanese

box in Japanese is 箱, 入れ物 — box means a rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.

box in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: hako
A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.
入れ物
noun
Pronounced: iremono
A cuboid space; a cuboid container, often with a hinged lid.

What does "box" mean?

  1. noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
    "She packed her books into a cardboard box before the move."
  2. verb To put something into a box or boxes.
    "Please box up the leftover food for the guests to take home."
  3. verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.
    "He's been training to box competitively since he was fifteen."
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box in a sentence

  • She packed her books into a cardboard box before the move.
  • He kept old letters in a wooden box under his bed.
  • Please box up the leftover food for the guests to take home.
  • He's been training to box competitively since he was fifteen.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "box" in Japanese?

"box" in Japanese is 箱, 入れ物. box means: A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.

How do you pronounce 箱?

"box" in Japanese is 箱, pronounced "hako".

How do you use "box" in a sentence?

Example: "She packed her books into a cardboard box before the move." In Japanese, "box" is 箱, 入れ物.

Are there other ways to say "box" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "box": 箱, 入れ物.

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