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How do you say "hat" in Japanese?
帽子
bōshi
In Japanese, "hat" is 帽子 (bōshi).
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Pronunciation
帽子 is written using kanji. Romanised as bōshi, it sounds roughly like "boh-shee" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Boshi is kanji 帽子 for headwear. Hats range from formal to casual styles.
Example sentence
今日は新しい帽子を着ています。
Kyou wa atarashii Bōshi wo kite imasu.
I am wearing a new hat today.
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How to remember 帽子
Bo = hat, shi = child. A child wearing a hat.
Related words
- sleeve 袖 sode
- cap キャップ kyappu
- glove 手袋 tebukuro
- vest ベスト besuto
- bra ブラジャー burajā
- kimono 着物 kimono
- pants ズボン zubon
- sunglasses サングラス sangurasu
- dress ドレス doresu
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Questions about 帽子
How do you pronounce 帽子?
帽子 is romanised as bōshi. Say it roughly like "boh-shee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 帽子 formal or casual?
帽子 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 帽子 written in Japanese?
帽子 is written using kanji. Boshi is kanji 帽子 for headwear.
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