Translation of Japanese word "帽子" to English
帽子
ぼうし
[boushi]
IPA: /boːɕi/
Meaning
NounA covering for the head, often in the approximate form of a cone, dome or cylinder closed at its top end, and sometimes having a brim and other decoration.
How to use
帽子 (boushi) — 'hat / cap'. 帽子をかぶる — wear a hat. (Note: かぶる is the specific verb for wearing hats).
🇬🇧 English
hat / cap
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 帽子
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ぼうし
Romaji Transcription: boushi
Example Sentences
彼は帽子を買いました。
He bought a hat.
帽子を忘れてきました。
ぼうしを わすれてきました。
I forgot my hat.
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Common phrases
- 帽子をかぶる— to wear a hat
Frequency rank: #567 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "帽子" mean?▼
The Japanese word "帽子" means "hat / cap" in English.
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The word "帽子" is read as "ぼうし" (boushi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Something that covers the head.".
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