WORD DETAIL
折り畳み傘
おりたたみがさ
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Written
折り畳み傘and readおりたたみがさ, it is an umbrella whose shaft and ribs fold into a compact form for carrying. - Basic usage: It is kept lightly in a bag and becomes useful when rain begins unexpectedly.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Compact storage versus open use
- Its defining feature is portability when folded; it functions as a normal umbrella once opened.

