Japanese word of the day: 傘 (Kasa)

What does 傘 (Kasa) mean?

傘 (Kasa) (noun) – Umbrella; a portable device used to protect oneself from rain or sunlight. In Japan, umbrellas are an essential everyday item, especially during the rainy season.

Kanji details for 傘

Character: 傘 — umbrella
Radical: man, human 人 (亻)

Example sentences with 傘 (Kasa)

• 雨が降っているので傘を持って行ってください。
  (Ame ga futte iru node kasa o motte itte kudasai.)
  ☔ It’s raining, so please take an umbrella.

• 彼女は赤い傘をさして歩いています。
  (Kanojo wa akai kasa o sashite aruite imasu.)
  🌂 She is walking holding a red umbrella.

• 傘を忘れてしまいました。
  (Kasa o wasurete shimaimashita.)
  😅 I forgot my umbrella.

傘 (Kasa) in context

傘 is a common and practical word in Japanese daily life, especially important during the rainy season (梅雨, tsuyu). You’ll see people carrying umbrellas everywhere, and many shops sell a variety of 傘, from compact folding types to large traditional ones.

A quick tip: The verb さす (sasu) is often used with 傘 to mean "to open or hold an umbrella." For example, 傘をさす means "to put up an umbrella."

Whether you’re caught in a sudden shower or shielding yourself from the sun, 傘 is the word that keeps you covered in Japanese.