帽子

ぼうし

hat

JLPT N5

Character Breakdown

Overview

The word 帽子 (màozi) refers to a hat or cap, a common item worn on the head for protection, warmth, or fashion.

Usage in Daily Life

帽子 is used to describe any kind of headwear, from casual caps to formal hats. It often appears with verbs like (dài, to wear) or (zhāi, to take off).

Common Collocations

  • 帽子 (dài màozi): to wear a hat, the most frequent collocation.
  • 帽子 (zhāi màozi): to take off a hat, often used in polite greetings or showing respect.
  • 帽子颜色 (màozi yánsè): hat color, used when describing or choosing hats.

Cultural Notes

Wearing a 帽子 can imply different things depending on context: protection from weather, fashion statement, or social etiquette (e.g., removing a hat indoors).

Avoiding Confusion

Don't confuse 帽子 with (tóujīn, headscarf) or 盔 (tóukuī, helmet), which are different types of head coverings with specific uses.

Example Sentences

He is wearing a red hat.

Wearing a hat in winter can keep you warm.

This hat suits you well, and the color looks nice too.

He took off his hat and greeted everyone.

Hats can be used to block the sun and also serve as fashion accessories.