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JLPT N112画 · 12 strokesradical 巾freq #1742

cap, headgear

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ボウ
  • モウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ずきん
  • おお.う

Mnemonic

The cap's 巾 shape flops over the head, as if it’s a gentle curtain hiding the brain inside.

About this kanji

The kanji "帽" primarily means "cap" or "headgear." It is often used as a noun, referring to various types of hats or head coverings. For example, the compound "帽子" (ぼうし) means "hat," while "脱帽" (だつぼう) refers to the act of removing one's hat as a sign of respect. Another interesting compound is "烏帽子" (えぼし), which is a traditional Japanese headpiece worn during ceremonies. A usage note to remember is that when discussing caps or hats in a general sense, "帽子" is the most common term you'll encounter. This kanji is perfect for expanding your vocabulary about clothing and fashion.

Example sentences

  • 彼は新しい帽子を買った。

    He bought a new hat.

Meanings across languages

English
cap, headgear
Tiếng Việt
mũ, đồ đội đầu
日本語
帽子, ヘッドギア
한국어
모자, 머리 장식
中文
帽子, 头饰
id
topi
th
หมวก
es
gorro
fr
bonnet
de
Mütze
pt
boné

Common compounds

  • 帽子ぼうしhat, cap, cap (move)
  • 脱帽だつぼうremoving one's hat, admiring (someone) greatly, taking one's hat off to
  • 烏帽子えぼしeboshi, black-lacquered headgear made of silk, cloth or paper, originally worn by court nobles in ancient Japan
  • 角帽かくぼうmortarboard, trencher, (square) academic cap formerly worn by Japanese university students
  • 学帽がくぼうschool cap
  • 軍帽ぐんぼうmilitary cap
  • 制帽せいぼうregulation cap, school cap
  • 正帽せいぼうcap of a uniform

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