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.
A farmer is working in the rice field wearing a conical hat.
In period dramas, travelers often wear conical hats.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Full kanji spelling; less common but still used.
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.