also: ひからかさ
noun
Modern term for a light umbrella used to block the sun. The reading ひがらかさ is standard; ひからかさ is a less common variant.
See also: 日傘
夏は日傘をさして歩く人が多い。
In summer, many people walk while holding a parasol.
この日傘は紫
This parasol blocks UV rays well.
noun
large umbrella carried by a noble's attendant
Archaic term for a large umbrella held by a servant to shade a noble. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical contexts.
時代劇では、お供の者が日傘を差し掛ける場面がある。
In period dramas, there are scenes where an attendant holds a large umbrella over a noble.
Compound of 日 (hi, 'sun') and 傘 (kasa, 'umbrella'). The reading ひがらかさ is a euphonic change from ひからかさ; the variant 日唐傘 includes 唐 (kara, 'Chinese'), reflecting the umbrella's historical origin.