“Umbrella” in Japanese is 傘 (かさ), pronounced kasa.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Umbrella. Clear plastic umbrellas from convenience stores are everywhere on rainy days.
Example sentences
- 傘を持っていますか。かさをもっていますか。Do you have an umbrella?
- 傘を忘れました。かさをわすれました。I forgot my umbrella.
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FAQ
How do you say umbrella in Japanese?
Umbrella in Japanese is 傘 (かさ), pronounced “kasa”.
How do you write umbrella in Japanese?
It's written 傘 with kanji, or かさ in hiragana. Both are read kasa.
Is 傘 on the JLPT?
Yes. 傘 (kasa) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.