noun
conical hat; coolie hat
A broad-brimmed conical hat, often made of straw or bamboo, worn for sun or rain protection. Historically associated with East Asian farmers and laborers.
農家の人がかぶり笠をかぶって田んぼで働いている。
A farmer is working in the rice field wearing a conical hat.
時代劇では、旅人がかぶり笠をかぶっていることが多い。
In period dramas, travelers often wear conical hats.
笠 is a general term for a traditional Japanese hat or umbrella-like headgear. かぶり笠 specifically refers to a conical hat worn on the head, often with a chin strap.
麦わら帽子 is a straw hat, typically with a brim and a rounded crown, while かぶり笠 is a conical hat with a pointed top, more associated with East Asian traditional wear.
Compound of かぶり (from 被る, 'to put on the head') and 笠 ('hat'). The word describes a hat that is put on the head, as opposed to held or carried.