日傘
higasa[çiɡa̠sa̠]
The Japanese word for parasol is 日傘 (higasa). Wiktionary also lists パラソル (parasoru).
Meaning: umbrella used as protection from the sun (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 日傘 | higasa | [çiɡa̠sa̠] (narrow) |
| パラソル | parasoru | [pa̠ɾa̠so̞ɾɯ̟] (narrow) |
The term refers to an umbrella used specifically for protection from the sun.
Which one should you use?
Use 日傘 (higasa) for a handheld parasol used for personal sun protection. In contrast, パラソル (parasoru) typically refers to a large, stationary patio or beach umbrella.
How do you pronounce it?
higasa
Did you know?
- Traditional 日傘 (higasa) were crafted from oiled washi paper to create a diffused glow that was prized for making the skin look more beautiful.
- In Japanese, the term for a sun umbrella, 日傘 (higasa), is a common term in 'UV protection' marketing, often appearing alongside 'whitening' products to emphasize skincare.
- The word パラソル (parasoru) entered the Japanese language as a loanword from French.
Examples in context
- 日傘をさしています。higasa o sashite imasu.I am using a parasol.
- 日傘はとても便利です。higasa wa totemo benri desu.A parasol is very convenient.
- 新しい日傘を買いました。atarashii higasa o kaimashita.I bought a new parasol.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are walking outside on a very sunny day.
- 結衣 Yui今日は本当に暑いですね。Kyou wa hontou ni atsui desu ne.It is really hot today, isn't it?
- 健太 Kentaそうだね。日傘を貸そうか？Sou da ne. Higasa o kasou ka?It is. Shall I lend you my parasol?
- 結衣 Yuiありがとうございます。助かります。Arigatou gozaimasu. Tasukarimasu.Thank you. That helps a lot.
- 健太 Kentaいいえ、気にしないでください。Iie, ki ni shinaide kudasai.No problem, please don't worry about it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “parasol” translations and entries 日傘, パラソル, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries パラソル, CC BY-SA 4.0.
