巾着

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 巾着 (きんちゃく) is a noun for a small drawstring pouch closed by pulling cords at its opening.
• Basic usage: It is used for placing coins in a pouch or sewing one from fabric scraps.
  • 小銭を赤い巾着に入れた。 — I put the coins in a red drawstring pouch.
  • 祖母が布の端切れで巾着を縫ってくれた。 — My grandmother sewed me a pouch from fabric scraps.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Drawstring pouch and pocket
  • 巾着 is a separate small bag closed with cords, unlike ポケット, the general word for a pocket attached to clothing or another item.