(すいえいぼう)

すいえいぼう
noun
swimming cap; swim cap
sportsclothing
1. swimming cap; swim cap
A close-fitting cap, usually made of rubber or silicone, worn to protect hair while swimming and to reduce drag in the water.
水泳帽(すいえいぼう)(かぶ)って入水(にゅうすい)する
Put on a swim cap before entering the water.
このプール水泳帽(すいえいぼう)着用(ちゃくよう)義務(ぎむ)づけられている
Wearing a swimming cap is required at this pool.
In competitive swimming, the material of the swim cap and swimsuit can affect race times.

Required at most Japanese public pools and swimming clubs. Also referred to as スイミングキャップ.

Common collocations

  • 水泳帽(すいえいぼう)(かぶ)る: to put on a swim cap
  • 水泳帽(すいえいぼう)着用(ちゃくよう)する: to wear a swim cap (formal/official language)
  • 競技用(きょうぎよう)水泳帽(すいえいぼう): competition swim cap