also: ひからかさ
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
In summer, many people walk while holding a parasol.
This parasol blocks UV rays well.
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.
In period dramas, there are scenes where an attendant holds a large umbrella over a noble.
Standard modern spelling for 'parasol'.
Alternate reading ひからかさ; less common than ひがらかさ.
Rare variant spelling; the 唐傘 part originally referred to a Chinese-style umbrella.
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.