KanjiJLPT N2
Cap

cap, headgear

Mnemonic

You forgot your cap, so you wrap a towel around your head before you venture out into the scorching desert. The towel cap holds up surprisingly well throughout your venture, shielding you from the brutal sun all day long.
Additional thoughts
Picture a white towel twisted and knotted into a turban-style cap. The act of venturing into harsh conditions makes the improvised headwear feel urgent and necessary, cementing the connection.
Quick recall
Wrap a towel into a cap and venture into the desert sun.

Details

The keyword for 帽 is cap. This kanji refers to a head covering or hat worn to protect or adorn the head. It encompasses various types of headwear, from casual caps to more formal hats. The character conveys the general concept of something placed on top of the head as a covering.
On'yomi
ぼう、もう
Kun'yomi
ずきん、おお.う

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