How to say "cap" in Japanese
A "cap" you wear is キャップ (kyappu) or simply 帽子 (bōshi), the general word for hats. The cap of a bottle or pen is キャップ or ふた (futa).
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Ways to say "cap" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 帽子ぼうし · bōshi | Hat; cap. |
| キャップきゃっぷ · kyappu | Cap (baseball cap); bottle cap. |
| ふたふた · futa | Lid; cap (of a container). |
How to use it
To put on a hat is 帽子をかぶる (bōshi o kaburu). Japanese uses different verbs for clothing on different parts of the body.
In Japan, people usually take off their hats indoors in formal places.
Example sentences
- 暑いので帽子をかぶっていきます。Atsui node bōshi o kabutte ikimasu.It's hot, so I'll wear a cap.
- 野球のキャップを買いました。Yakyū no kyappu o kaimashita.I bought a baseball cap.
- ペットボトルのふたを閉めてください。Petto botoru no futa o shimete kudasai.Please close the bottle cap.
- ペンのキャップをなくしました。Pen no kyappu o nakushimashita.I lost the cap of my pen.
- 室内では帽子を取りましょう。Shitsunai de wa bōshi o torimashō.Let's take off our hats indoors.
- 子どもに帽子をかぶせました。Kodomo ni bōshi o kabusemashita.I put a cap on my child.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you say "wear a hat" in Japanese?
Use かぶる (kaburu): 帽子をかぶる. Clothes on the upper body use 着る (kiru), and shoes and pants use はく (haku).
What is the difference between 帽子 and キャップ?
帽子 (bōshi) is the general word for any hat. キャップ (kyappu) means a cap with a visor, like a baseball cap.
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