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usable in both sun and rain; all-weather (umbrella, etc.)
Describes an item — most often an umbrella or parasol — that can be used both as a sunshade and for rain. Standard product-category label in Japanese shops.
晴雨兼用の傘を買った。
I bought an all-weather umbrella.
この日傘は晴雨兼用だから便利だ。
This parasol is convenient because it works in both sun and rain.
急な雨にも備えて、晴雨兼用の折りたたみ傘を持ち歩いている。
I carry a folding all-weather umbrella so I'm ready for sudden rain.
Compound of 晴 (clear) + 雨 (rain) + 兼用 (combined use). Almost always used as a noun modifier with の.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 晴雨兼用傘: all-weather umbrella
- 晴雨兼用の日傘: all-weather parasol
- 晴雨兼用タイプ: all-weather type/model
USAGE:
Frequently seen on product tags and signage in department stores and online retail. The opposite category labels are 雨傘専用 (rain only) and 日傘専用 (sun only).