Boston bag - Boston bag (English spelling)

Japanese: ボストンバッグ - ぼすとんばっぐ(英語表記)Boston bag
Boston bag - Boston bag (English spelling)

A small handbag with handles on both sides. Another name for a club bag. The name comes from the fact that it was first used by students at Boston University in the United States. Originally it had a sturdy clasp to close, but the use of zippers made it softer and more durable. It can be made from leather, artificial leather, canvas, synthetic fibers, etc. It has a wide base and is long, with two handles and some also have a shoulder strap. As it is light, sturdy and easy to carry, it is used for travel and sports, and more recently it has become a popular bag to use around town.

[Hirano Yuko]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

両側に持ち手のついた小形の手提げ鞄(かばん)。クラブバッグclub bagの別名。アメリカのボストン大学の学生が使い始めたのがこの名の由来。初めは頑丈な口金で開閉していたが、ファスナーの使用によってソフトで堅牢(けんろう)な仕立てとなった。素材としては皮、人工皮革、カンバス、合繊などがある。形は底広で横長、2本の持ち手のほかに肩ベルトがつくものもある。軽くてじょうぶで持ちやすいことから、旅行用、スポーツ用をはじめ、最近はタウンバッグとしても愛用されている。

[平野裕子]

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