What is '財布' called in English?

'財布' in English is called "Purse". Purse refers to: お金、鍵、その他の個人的な物を持ち運ぶために、留め金が付いていることが多い女性用の小さな袋。

How do you pronounce 'Purse' and '財布'?

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What is an example sentence for Purse in Japanese?

English: "She opened her purse to find her keys." | Japanese: "彼女は鍵を見つけようと財布を開けた。"

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purse Meaning in Japanese (purse 英語意味)

noun財布, 賞金

verbすぼめる

財布 in English:purse

IPA:saɪfɯ

Phonetic:サイフ

Quick Answer • 要約

purse の日本語の意味は「財布, 賞金, すぼめる」です。 (お金、鍵、その他の個人的な物を持ち運ぶために、留め金が付いていることが多い女性用の小さな袋。)

Definitions of Purse

1
noun
財布
A small bag, often with a clasp, used by women for carrying money, keys, and other personal items.
お金、鍵、その他の個人的な物を持ち運ぶために、留め金が付いていることが多い女性用の小さな袋。
2
noun
賞金
A sum of money collected or given as a prize or gift, especially in sports.
特にスポーツにおいて、賞品または贈り物として集められた、または与えられた金額。
3
verb
すぼめる
To contract or pucker (the lips or brow), typically to express disapproval or concentration.
（唇や眉を）引き締めてすぼめる。通常、不満や集中を表す。

Example Sentences

“She opened her purse to find her keys.”

彼女は鍵を見つけようと財布を開けた。

“The boxer fought for a large prize purse.”

そのボクサーは高額な賞金のために戦った。

“He pursed his lips thoughtfully before answering.”

彼は答える前に、思慮深く唇をすぼめた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

handbag clutch

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

relax open

Inflected Word Forms

past tensepursed

present participlepursing

agent nounpurser

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

hold the purse stringsidiom

To control the money or finances of a family or organization.

purse stringscollocation

The control over expenditure.

purse Meaning in Japanese (purse 英語 意味)