傘
umbrella, parasol; umbrella-shaped object
Kanji 1310
umbrella, parasol; umbrella-shaped object
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Synopsis
Find out how paper umbrellas are made and why they're rare. Discover why one type of Western umbrella (which is named after a blind animal!) was banned in the Osaka area. Also see why one kind of umbrella has 蛇 (snake) in its name. Learn to say "overprotected," "subsidiary," and "mushroom cap" with 傘, and read about the role of umbrellas in kabuki dances and in young love.
Revision history:
Dec. 5, 2023: p. 17: Clarified the explanation about the owl-shaped doll.
Jan. 29, 2021:
- p. 2: Etymology Box: Replaced the old Henshall etymology with the new one.
- pp. 10, 11, and 13: Fixed broken links.
- p. 15: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
July 17, 2015: Originally published
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