1.
crown; royal crown
A decorative headpiece worn by a king, queen, or other sovereign as a symbol of royal authority.
王冠をかぶった王さま。
A king wearing a crown.
美しい宝石がちりばめられた王冠が展示されている。
A crown studded with beautiful gems is on display.
戴冠式で新しい王に王冠が授けられた。
At the coronation ceremony, the crown was bestowed upon the new king.
2.
bottle cap; crown cap
The crimped metal cap on a bottle, especially a beer or soda bottle. Named for its crown-like shape.
ビールの王冠を集めている。
I collect beer bottle caps.
栓抜きで王冠を開けた。
I opened the bottle cap with a bottle opener.
このビンの王冠が固くてなかなか開かない。
This bottle's cap is stiff and won't open easily.
USAGE:
王冠 has two distinct meanings. In historical or fantasy contexts, it refers to a royal crown. In everyday life, it refers to the metal cap on glass bottles, especially beer bottles.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 王冠をかぶる (to wear a crown)
- 王冠を開ける (to open a bottle cap)
- 王冠を集める (to collect bottle caps)
SIMILAR WORDS:
For bottle caps, 蓋 is the general word for any lid or cap, while 王冠 specifically refers to the crimped metal type.