How do you say "cap" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "cap" is キャップ (kyappu). It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

キャップ is written in katakana. Romanised as kyappu, it sounds roughly like "kyah-ppoo" to an English ear.

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Questions about キャップ

How do you pronounce キャップ?

キャップ is romanised as kyappu. Say it roughly like "kyah-ppoo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is キャップ formal or casual?

キャップ is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is キャップ written in Japanese?

キャップ is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.