This is the 453rd most frequent Japanese word.


Box.


In this sentence, '箱' (hako) is used in its primary sense, referring to a physical box or container.

箱の中にリンゴが一つあります。

There is an apple inside the box.


'箱' here signifies a container used to hold something special, often part of a gift-giving context.

彼女は小さな箱をプレゼントとして渡しました。

She gave a small box as a present.


'箱' is used again to describe a physical box, focusing on its role in concealing or protecting its contents.

宝物は古い木の箱の中に隠されていました。

The treasure was hidden inside an old wooden box.