ラップ

らっぷ
noun
plastic wrap; rap (music)
toolmusic
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(のこ)りはラップをかけて冷蔵庫(れいぞうこ)に入(い)れた。
I covered the leftovers with plastic wrap and put them in the fridge.
電子(でんし)レンジで温(あたた)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(にほんご)のラップが好(す)きだ。
I like Japanese rap.
ラップバトルの番組(ばんぐみ)が人気(にんき)を集(あつ)めている。
Rap battle shows are gaining popularity.
彼女(かのじょ)はラップの歌詞(かし)を自分(じぶん)で書(か)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(しょくひん)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

Related Words

Related: ヒップホップ (hip-hop)
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Added 2026.2.16 23:12 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29
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