()(たた)(がさ)

おりたたみがさ
noun
folding umbrella; collapsible umbrella
1. folding umbrella; collapsible umbrella
A compact umbrella that can be folded down for easy carrying in a bag. A common everyday item in Japan, where sudden rain is frequent.
()(たた)(がさ)()ってきた。
I brought a folding umbrella.
カバンにいつも()(たた)(がさ)()れている。
I always keep a folding umbrella in my bag.
(きゅう)(あめ)(そな)えて、(かる)()(たた)(がさ)一本(いっぽん)常備(じょうび)しておくとよい。
It's good to always have a lightweight folding umbrella on hand in case of sudden rain.

An essential everyday item in Japan. Many people carry one year-round due to Japan's frequent and often unpredictable rainfall. Japanese folding umbrellas are known for being exceptionally compact and lightweight.

FORMATION:
()(たた)み (folding) + (かさ) (umbrella; voiced to がさ in compound)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ()(たた)(がさ)(ひら)く: to open a folding umbrella
  • ()(たた)(がさ)(たた)む: to fold up an umbrella
  • 軽量(けいりょう)()(たた)(がさ): lightweight folding umbrella
  • 自動開閉(じどうかいへい)()(たた)(がさ): auto-open-close folding umbrella

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • (かさ): umbrella — general term, usually refers to a full-sized umbrella
  • 日傘(ひがさ): parasol — an umbrella for sun protection, not rain
  • ビニール(がさ): clear plastic umbrella — cheap, disposable umbrellas sold at convenience stores