Japanese

かさ
Meaning: umbrella
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

雨が降り出したので、傘を差した。
It started raining, so I opened my umbrella.
雨が降っているから傘を持っていく
Since it's raining, I'll take an umbrella.
雨が降っている。だから傘を持って行く
It's raining. Therefore, I'll take an umbrella.
雨が降っているのに傘を忘れた
Even though it's raining, I forgot my umbrella.
雨が降っているので傘を持つ
Since it's raining, I'll take an umbrella.

Usage Notes

A standard tool for protection against rain or sun. The verb 'sasu' (to open/hold) is commonly used with it.

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