庇(ひさし)

ひさし
noun
eaves; awning; visor
building
1. eaves; awning; canopy
A projecting roof or overhang above a door, window, or entrance that provides shelter from rain and sun. Found on traditional and modern buildings.
庇(ひさし)の下(した)で雨宿(あまやど)りした。
I took shelter from the rain under the eaves.
玄関(げんかん)の庇(ひさし)が短(みじか)くて、雨(あめ)の日(ひ)は濡(ぬ)れてしまう。
The entrance eaves are short, so I get wet on rainy days.
商店街(しょうてんがい)の店(みせ)には大(おお)きな庇(ひさし)が付(つ)いている。
The shops in the shopping arcade have large awnings.
2. visor; brim (of a cap)
The projecting front part of a cap or hat that shields the eyes from sunlight.
帽子(ぼうし)の庇(ひさし)で日(ひ)を遮(さえぎ)った。
I shielded myself from the sun with the brim of my hat.
庇(ひさし)の長(なが)い帽子(ぼうし)をかぶった。
I wore a hat with a long visor.
庇(ひさし)を手(て)で押(お)さえながら強風(きょうふう)の中(なか)を歩(ある)いた。
I walked through the strong wind while holding down the brim of my hat.

Usage

Sense 1 is the architectural meaning, referring to any overhanging structure that provides shelter. Sense 2 is used for the front part of caps and hats. The proverb 庇(ひさし)を貸(か)して母屋(おもや)を取(と)られる means "lend the eaves and lose the main house" — give someone an inch and they'll take a mile.

Common collocations

Proverb

Related Words

Related: 軒先(のきさき) (edge of eaves)
general
Added 2026.3.9 15:22 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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