Translation guide
A small container for carrying coins. In Japanese, the most common term is 小銭入れ, but other words like がま口 or コインケース are used depending on the style.
The learner wants to refer to a small pouch or case specifically for coins.
The most common and neutral word for a coin purse. Literally 'small change put-in'.
小銭入れを忘れたので、お釣りがたくさんになってしまった。
I forgot my coin purse, so I ended up with a lot of change.
この小銭入れは革製で、とても使いやすい。
This coin purse is made of leather and is very easy to use.
A loanword from English, often used for modern, compact coin cases. Common in product descriptions.
新しいコインケースを買った。
I bought a new coin case.
Refers to a purse with a metal clasp frame, often used for coin purses. It can also mean a larger clasp purse.
祖母のがま口の小銭入れは、今でも使える。
My grandmother's clasp coin purse is still usable.
A redundant but occasionally used term combining 'coin purse' and 'case'. Not recommended for natural speech.
小銭入れケースはあまり使われない言葉だ。
'Kozeniire keesu' is a term that is not used much.
The learner wants to refer to the coin compartment inside a wallet or a small separate pouch.
Same word as above, but can refer to the coin pocket of a wallet.
財布の小銭入れがパンパンだ。
The coin compartment of my wallet is bulging.
Literally 'coin pocket', used for the coin section of a wallet or bag.
このバッグにはコインポケットが付いている。
This bag has a coin pocket.
The learner wants to refer to a traditional-style coin purse, often used with kimono.
A traditional drawstring pouch, often used for coins and small items. Associated with kimono and festivals.
浴衣に合わせて巾着を持った。
I carried a drawstring pouch to match my yukata.
Also used for traditional clasp purses, often with Japanese patterns.
小銭入れ is the most general term for any coin purse. がま口 specifically refers to a purse with a metal clasp frame, which can be a coin purse or a larger bag. 巾着 is a traditional drawstring pouch, often used for coins but also for other small items.
小銭入れは便利だが、がま口の方が開けやすい。
A coin purse is convenient, but a clasp purse is easier to open.
In casual conversation, you can simply say 小銭入れ. If you want to be specific about the style, add がま口の or 巾着の before it.
がま口の小銭入れを探しています。
I'm looking for a clasp coin purse.
I'm looking for a clasp coin purse.
和風のがま口の小銭入れを買った。
I bought a Japanese-style clasp coin purse.