Quick answer
帽 is the kanji for "Cap". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is ずきん (zukin). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Cap
Also : Headgear
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 帽 represents 'CAP'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of cap.
On-reading: ぼう — remember this sound by associating it with cap. Kun-reading: ずきん.
Example Sentences
日差しが強い夏は、帽子をかぶることが大切です。
ひざしがつよいなつは、ぼうしをかぶることがたいせつです。
In summer with strong sunshine, it's important to wear a hat.
赤い帽子が目印で、すぐに見つけることができました。
あかいぼうしがめじるしで、すぐにみつけることができました。
The red hat was a landmark and I was able to find it right away.
Vocabulary using 帽
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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