Translation guide
In Japanese, 'school cap' typically refers to the uniform cap worn by students, most commonly the classic black gakuran cap for boys or a sailor-style cap for girls. The specific term depends on the type of school uniform and context.
The classic black cap with a brim and school emblem, part of the traditional boys' uniform.
He went to school wearing his school cap.
Another general term for a student cap, often synonymous with 学帽.
The school cap has a school emblem on it.
The cap often worn with sailor-style girls' uniforms, sometimes called a sailor hat.
Specifically refers to the sailor-style cap, common in girls' school uniforms.
A female student wearing a sailor cap passed through the school gate.
A cap with a visor, often part of a school sports uniform or casual wear.
When the type of cap is not specified or is clear from context.
Literally 'school hat', a generic way to refer to any cap or hat that is part of the school uniform.
I forgot to wear my school cap.
If the school uniform is known, use the specific term (e.g., 学帽 for gakuran, セーラー帽 for sailor uniforms). In casual conversation, 学校の帽子 is widely understood.
I lost my school cap.