拾い物

ひろいもの
Alternative writings: 拾いもの
Frequency:
1

An item picked up or found (e.g., on the street); a found article.

Noun

Examples

公園で財布の拾い物をして交番に届けた。

I found a wallet in the park and took it to the police box.

駅前で落とし物を拾ったが、持ち主が見つからなかった。

I picked up a lost item in front of the station, but couldn't find the owner.

広場での拾い物は交番に届けるのがルールだ。

The rule is to bring found items from the square to the police box.

2

A lucky find or bargain; an unexpected piece of good luck or a great deal.

Noun

Examples

この古着屋で見つけたコートは本当にいい拾い物だった。

The coat I found at that thrift store was really a great find.

セールであのバッグを半額で買えたのは拾い物だ。

Getting that bag at half price during the sale was a lucky bargain.