ラップ
らっぷ
noun
plastic wrap; rap (music)
1.
plastic wrap, cling film
Thin transparent plastic film used to cover food for storage. In Japanese, ラップ by itself commonly refers to kitchen wrap (from the brand name "Saran Wrap").
残りはラップをかけて冷蔵庫に入れた。
I covered the leftovers with plastic wrap and put them in the fridge.
電子レンジで温めるときはラップをかけてください。
Please cover it with plastic wrap when heating in the microwave.
ラップをふんわりかけるのがコツだ。
The trick is to put the plastic wrap on loosely.
2.
rap (music genre)
A style of music featuring rhythmic spoken or chanted lyrics. Japanese rap (J-rap) has been a significant genre since the 1990s.
日本語のラップが好きだ。
I like Japanese rap.
ラップバトルの番組が人気を集めている。
Rap battle shows are gaining popularity.
彼女はラップの歌詞を自分で書いている。
She writes her own rap lyrics.
USAGE:
In everyday conversation, ラップ most often refers to plastic wrap (cling film). The context usually makes the meaning clear.
Sense 1 (plastic wrap):
The word comes from the American brand name "Saran Wrap." In Japan, 食品ラップ or サランラップ are also used.
Sense 2 (rap music):
Japanese rap has a large following, with shows like フリースタイルダンジョン popularizing rap battles. The verb form ラップする means "to rap."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ラップをかける: to cover with plastic wrap
- ラップを外す: to remove plastic wrap
- ラップバトル: rap battle
- ラップする: to rap (perform)