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VocabJLPT N1

box

Noun

Definitions

1. box
2. container
3. box (in a theatre)
4. small rectangular building (e.g. telephone box)

This loanword from English means a box, and it is used in a wide variety of contexts such as a checkbox, a box seat at a venue, a storage box, or even a musical box. Its specific meaning often depends on the context in which it appears.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you're tidying up, labeled boxes are the way to go!

Sentence 2

The report concluded that damage to the collection box was the cause.

Sentence 3

Somehow there are even more mystery boxes in the fridge now!

Sentence 4

The box recovered near the intersection turned out not to contain any dangerous materials.

Sentence 5

"That's a limited edition box!" my friend shouted.