What is ロッカー?
ロッカー refers to a locker, a small storage compartment often found in schools, gyms, stations, and workplaces where people can securely store their personal belongings.
Usage and Context
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation when talking about storing items temporarily or securely. It is a loanword from English and is written in katakana.
Common Collocations
- ロッカーに入れる: to put something in a locker
- ロッカーを使う: to use a locker
- ロッカーの鍵: locker key
Register and Politeness
ロッカー is neutral and can be used in both casual and formal contexts without issue.
Tips for Learners
Be careful not to confuse ロッカー with other storage words like たんす (dresser) or 収納 (storage). ロッカー specifically implies a lockable compartment, often public or semi-public. When asking about security, you might hear ロッカーは鍵がかかりますか？ (Do the lockers lock?).