帽子(ぼうし)

ぼうし
noun
hat, cap
clothing
See also: 防止(ぼうし) (prevention)
1. hat, cap
A covering for the head, worn for protection from sun or cold, or as a fashion accessory.
帽子(ぼうし)をかぶってください。
Please put on a hat.
赤(あか)い帽子(ぼうし)が好(す)きです。
I like red hats.
帽子(ぼうし)を脱(ぬ)いでください。
Please take off your hat.
The sun is strong, so I always wear a hat when I go outside.
My child plays soccer every day and the hat gets dirty, so I always wash it on the weekend.

帽子(ぼうし) is the general term for hats and caps of all types.

Common expressions

Types

Counting patterns

個(こ) or つ for counting hats.

Cultural note

Removing one's hat indoors or during greetings is considered polite in Japan, similar to Western customs.