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.
General term for a school cap, especially the traditional black cap worn with gakuran uniforms.
彼は学帽をかぶって登校した。
He went to school wearing his school cap.
Another general term for a student cap, often synonymous with 学帽.
学生帽には校章がついている。
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.
セーラー帽をかぶった女子生徒が校門をくぐった。
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.
Baseball cap, commonly used for school baseball teams or as part of a sports uniform.
学校の野球帽をかぶって応援に行った。
I went to cheer wearing my school baseball cap.
Generic term for a cap with a visor, often used for school sports caps.
学校のキャップをなくしてしまった。
I lost my school cap.
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.
学校の帽子をかぶるのを忘れた。
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.