折(お)り畳(たた)み傘(がさ)

おりたたみがさ
noun
folding umbrella; collapsible umbrella
daily-lifeweather
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.
折(お)り畳(たた)み傘(がさ)を持(も)ってきた。
I brought a folding umbrella.
カバンにいつも折(お)り畳(たた)み傘(がさ)を入(い)れている。
I always keep a folding umbrella in my bag.
急(きゅう)な雨(あめ)に備(そな)えて、軽(かる)い折(お)り畳(たた)み傘(がさ)を一本(いっぽん)は常備(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.

Forms

折(お)り畳(たた)み (folding) + 傘(かさ) (umbrella; voiced to がさ in compound)

Common collocations

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

Similar words

  • 傘(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
  • ビニール傘(がさ): clear plastic umbrella — cheap, disposable umbrellas sold at convenience stores

Related Words

Related: 傘(かさ) (umbrella)
Compare: 日傘(ひがさ) (parasol)
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Added 2026.3.29 21:11 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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