This is the 1251st most frequent Japanese word.

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Umbrella.


傘 refers to an umbrella used to protect oneself from rain.

雨が降ってきたので、傘をさしました。

Since it started raining, I opened an umbrella.


傘 in 日傘 specifying a type of umbrella for shade from the sun.

日差しが強いので、日傘を使っています。

Because the sunlight is strong, I'm using a parasol.


傘 as a general term for umbrella, emphasizing its resistant design.

この傘は風に強い設計です。

This umbrella is designed to be strong against wind.