Japanese word

ボンネット

Pronunciation

Romajibonnetto

Meaning

  • nounhood

Example

赤い車のボンネットが汚れています。aka i kuruma no bo n ne tto ga yogo re te i ma su

The red car's hood is dirty.

Illustration for ボンネット (hood)

More examples

エンジンを確認するために、整備士がボンネットを開けました。e n ji n o kaku nin su ru ta me ni sei bi shi ga bo n ne tto o a ke ma shi ta

The mechanic opened the hood to check the engine.

Core concept

Describes the hinged cover at the front of a car that protects the engine and opens for access.

Common phrases

  • ボンネットを開けるbo n ne tto o a ke ru

    open the hood

  • ボンネットを閉めるbo n ne tto o shi me ru

    close the hood

  • ボンネットの中bo n ne tto no naka

    under the hood

Similar words

エンジンフードenjinfūdo: A technical term for the hinged panel that covers a car engine.
フードfūdo: A shortened term for a car's hinged engine cover.

Definition in Japanese

自動車の前部にあるエンジンを覆う開閉式のふた。ji dō sha no zen bu ni a ru e n ji n o ō u kai hei shiki no fu ta

Word origin

ボンネット (bonnetto) is a Japanese borrowing from English bonnet, which comes from French bonnet, meaning "cap" or "hat"; Japanese uses it for a car's engine cover.

Usage tips

  • In British English, bonnet means a car's engine cover, while American English normally uses hood for the same part.

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