雨傘(あまがさ)

あまがさ
noun
rain umbrella
weatherdaily-life
1. rain umbrella
An umbrella specifically designed for use in the rain, as opposed to a parasol or sun umbrella.
雨傘(あまがさ)を持(も)ってきた。
I brought a rain umbrella.
黒(くろ)い雨傘(あまがさ)を買(か)った。
I bought a black rain umbrella.
折(お)りたたみの雨傘(あまがさ)をかばんに入(い)れておくと便利(べんり)だ。
It's convenient to keep a folding rain umbrella in your bag.

Distinguishes a rain umbrella from a 日傘(ひがさ) (parasol/sun umbrella). While 傘(かさ) alone usually implies a rain umbrella, 雨傘(あまがさ) is used when the distinction matters.

Common collocations

  • 雨傘(あまがさ)を差(さ)す — to put up a rain umbrella
  • 折(お)りたたみ雨傘(あまがさ) — folding rain umbrella
  • 雨傘(あまがさ)立(た)て — umbrella stand

Similar words

  • 傘(かさ) — umbrella (general term, usually implies rain umbrella)
  • 日傘(ひがさ) — parasol, sun umbrella
  • 相合傘(あいあいがさ) — sharing an umbrella (romantic connotation)

Related Words

Compare: 日傘(ひがさ) (parasol, sun umbrella)
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Added 2026.3.27 12:25 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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