和傘(わがさ)

わがさ
noun
traditional Japanese umbrella
tool
1. traditional Japanese umbrella; Japanese paper umbrella
A traditional umbrella made with a bamboo frame and Japanese paper (washi), coated with oil for waterproofing. Distinguished from Western-style umbrellas (洋傘).
和傘(わがさ)を差(さ)す。
To hold up a Japanese umbrella.
京都(きょうと)の土産(みやげ)に和傘(わがさ)を買(か)った。
I bought a Japanese umbrella as a souvenir from Kyoto.
赤(あか)い和傘(わがさ)が庭(にわ)に飾(かざ)られていて、とても風情(ふぜい)がある。
Red Japanese umbrellas are displayed in the garden, creating a very elegant atmosphere.

Usage

和傘(わがさ) contrasts with 洋傘(ようがさ) (Western umbrella). In modern Japan, 和傘(わがさ) are primarily decorative or used in traditional arts, tea ceremonies, and festivals rather than as everyday rain gear.

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Related Words

Related: 蛇(じゃ)の目傘(めがさ) (traditional Japanese paper umbrella)
Compare: 唐傘 (traditional oiled-paper umbrella)
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