Cap meanings in Japanese

帽子 (ぼうし)

Example:

I bought a new cap for the summer.

夏のために新しい帽子を買いました。

He wore a cap to protect himself from the sun.

彼は太陽から身を守るために帽子をかぶっていました。

Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversation, casual situations.

Note: The term 帽子 (ぼうし) can refer to various types of headwear, but in casual contexts, it often means a baseball cap or similar.

制限 (せいげん)

Example:

There is a cap on the number of participants.

参加者の数には制限があります。

The company placed a cap on the budget.

会社は予算に制限を設けました。

Usage: formalContext: Business, legal, or academic contexts.

Note: In this context, 'cap' refers to a limit or maximum allowed, often used in regulations or policies.

上限 (じょうげん)

Example:

The cap for this scholarship is $5,000.

この奨学金の上限は5,000ドルです。

We need to know the cap on expenses.

経費の上限を知る必要があります。

Usage: formalContext: Financial discussions, grants, or funding.

Note: Similar to 制限, 上限 (じょうげん) specifically refers to a ceiling or upper limit in financial contexts.

キャップ

Example:

Please put the cap back on the bottle.

ボトルにキャップを戻してください。

The pen has a cap to prevent it from drying out.

そのペンには乾燥を防ぐためのキャップがあります。

Usage: informalContext: Everyday conversation, discussions about containers or writing instruments.

Note: The term キャップ is borrowed from English and is used to refer to caps of bottles, pens, and similar objects.

hat

A hat is a covering for the head, typically with a shaped crown and brim.

Example: She wore a stylish hat to the party.

Note: A hat is a more specific type of headwear compared to a cap.

lid

A lid is a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container.

Example: He carefully lifted the lid of the box to see what was inside.

Note: A lid is usually used to cover containers while a cap is worn on the head.

headgear

Headgear refers to any covering or accessory worn on the head for protection, safety, or style.

Example: The soldiers wore protective headgear during combat.

Note: Headgear is a more general term that encompasses various types of head coverings, including caps.

beanie

A beanie is a close-fitting knitted cap that covers the head and sometimes the ears.

Example: He pulled his beanie down over his ears to stay warm.

Note: A beanie is typically made of knit material and fits snugly on the head, unlike a traditional cap.

Hit the cap

To reach the maximum limit or capacity.

Example: I've hit the cap on my data usage for the month.

Note: In this context, 'cap' refers to a limit or boundary.

Tip one's cap

To show respect or admiration.

Example: He tipped his cap in acknowledgement of her achievement.

Note: In this idiom, 'cap' symbolizes a gesture of respect.

Cap it all off

To finish something in a memorable or impressive way.

Example: We had a great day at the beach, and to cap it all off, we watched a beautiful sunset.

Note: Here, 'cap' means to complete or conclude something effectively.

Bust a cap

To shoot someone with a gun.

Example: He threatened to bust a cap in the guy if he didn't back off.

Note: This slang phrase uses 'cap' as a synonym for firing a gun.

Feather in one's cap

A noteworthy achievement or honor.

Example: Winning the championship was a real feather in his cap.

Note: In this expression, 'cap' signifies a symbol of accomplishment.

Talk one's cap off

To talk at length or excessively.

Example: She talked my cap off about her recent trip to Europe.

Note: Here, 'cap' is used figuratively to depict a conversation.

Cap in hand

In a humble or subservient manner.

Example: He approached his boss cap in hand, asking for a raise.

Note: This phrase uses 'cap' to symbolize a gesture of submission or respect.

Cap

To lie or exaggerate, especially to impress or deceive someone.

Example: I can't believe he capped on me like that.

Note: The slang term 'cap' in this context means to make untrue statements, which differs from the original meaning of a head covering.

No cap

To emphasize that what is being said is true, without any exaggeration or falsehood.

Example: No cap, that movie was really good!

Note: This slang term originated from 'to cap,' meaning to lie. 'No cap' is used to denote honesty and authenticity.

Capper

A habitual liar or someone who constantly exaggerates or deceives others.

Example: She's a known capper, don't believe everything she says.

Note: The slang term 'capper' is derived from 'cap,' meaning a lie. It refers to a person who frequently tells falsehoods or fabricates stories.

Off the cap

To become angry, lose control, or behave erratically.

Example: She went off the cap during the argument.

Note: The slang term 'off the cap' is used to express someone losing their temper or behaving irrationally, unlike the original term 'cap,' which refers to a head covering.

On cap

In good spirits, lively, or humorous.

Example: You're on cap today with all those jokes.

Note: The slang term 'on cap' means to be playful or engaging in jokes, in contrast to the original word 'cap' representing a head covering.

I always wear a cap when it's sunny outside.

Please put the cap back on the bottle.

She looked stunning in her new hat.

Cap - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: cap

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): caps

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): cap

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): capped

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): capping

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): caps

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): cap

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): cap

Syllabification and Stress

cap Contains 1 syllables: cap

Phonetic transcription: ˈkap

cap , ˈkap (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

cap: ~ 3000 (Common).

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