Translation guide
A hard felt hat with a rounded crown, traditionally associated with British formal wear. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by the loanword 山高帽 or simply ボーラーハット.
Referring to the specific type of hat known as a bowler hat.
The most common Japanese term for a bowler hat. Literally 'mountain-high hat', referring to its tall, rounded crown.
彼は山高帽をかぶっていた。
He was wearing a bowler hat.
Abbreviation of 山高帽, used in casual or insider contexts. Might be ambiguous without context.
あの山高、どこで買ったの？
Where did you buy that bowler hat?
Direct loanword from English. Less common than 山高帽 but easily understood, especially in fashion contexts.
その紳士はボーラーハットをかぶっている。
That gentleman is wearing a bowler hat.