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鞄かばん

かばん · kaban

noun ★ Studied by 38 learners

Bag, satchel, briefcase, basket

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かばんが
Heiban

flat · what is pitch accent?

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What does 鞄 mean?

Bag, satchel, briefcase, basket.

How do you pronounce 鞄?

かばん (kaban). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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