Japanese Conversation · Level 8
90 words
Japanese word
キャップ
Pronunciation
Romajikyappu
Meaning
- nouncap
Example
父は赤いキャップをかぶっています。chichi wa aka i kya ppu o ka bu tte i ma su
My father is wearing a red cap.
More examples
日差しが強い日は、キャップをかぶって出かけます。hi za shi ga tsuyo i hi wa kya ppu o ka bu tte de ka ke ma su
I wear a cap when I go out on sunny days.
Core concept
A soft head covering, usually with a projecting brim, worn for casual use or to shield the eyes from the sun.
Common phrases
キャップをかぶるkya ppu o ka bu ru
wear a cap
キャップを脱ぐkya ppu o nu gu
take off a cap
Similar words
帽子bōshi: A general term for an item worn on the head, including many different styles.
Definition in Japanese
前方につばのある、頭にかぶる柔らかな帽子。zen pō ni tsu ba no a ru atama ni ka bu ru yawa ra ka na bō shi
Word origin
キャップ (kyappu) is borrowed from English cap, which ultimately comes from Latin caput, meaning "head".
Usage tips
- In English, cap also means a limit, as in a salary cap, so context distinguishes this sense from the headwear sense.
Other meanings
- hatnoun