傘

「傘」は中国語の「伞」から借用された言葉で、古代から存在している。

NOUN (1)

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umbrella literal / parasol literal / rain gear common / sunshade literal / concept sentence untranslatable (The cultural significance of umbrellas in Japan may not fully translate; it encompasses nuances like protection from rain or sun.)

Synonyms 雨具 common , 日傘 common

Antonyms 晴れ

A portable device primarily consisting of a circular canopy supported by ribs radiating from a central pole, used for protection against rain or sun. It encompasses both what is commonly known as an umbrella (for rain) and a parasol (for sun).

雨が降ってきたので、傘をさした。 — It started raining, so I opened my umbrella.
日差しが強いので、日傘として傘を使った。 — The sunlight was strong, so I used the umbrella as a parasol.
彼はいつも折りたたみ傘を持ち歩いている。 — He always carries a folding umbrella with him.