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rain umbrella
An umbrella specifically designed for use in the rain, as opposed to a parasol or sun umbrella.
雨傘を持ってきた。
I brought a rain umbrella.
黒い雨傘を買った。
I bought a black rain umbrella.
折りたたみの雨傘をかばんに入れておくと便利だ。
It's convenient to keep a folding rain umbrella in your bag.
Distinguishes a rain umbrella from a 日傘 (parasol/sun umbrella). While 傘 alone usually implies a rain umbrella, 雨傘 is used when the distinction matters.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 雨傘を差す — to put up a rain umbrella
- 折りたたみ雨傘 — folding rain umbrella
- 雨傘立て — umbrella stand
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 傘 — umbrella (general term, usually implies rain umbrella)
- 日傘 — parasol, sun umbrella
- 相合傘 — sharing an umbrella (romantic connotation)