A traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers (ceremonial headgear).
式典で神官が白い冠をかぶっていた。
At the ceremony, the priest wore a white kanmuri (traditional cap).
平安時代の装束には冠が欠かせない。
In Heian-period dress, the kanmuri was indispensable.
A crown, diadem, or coronet — ornamental headwear or a symbol of honor worn by rulers or victors.
優勝者には金の冠が授与された。
A golden crown was awarded to the winner.
王は祭りで豪華な冠をつけて現れた。
The king appeared at the festival wearing a splendid crown.
A term for the top part of a kanji character — a radical placed at the top.
漢字の『冖』は冠の一種と考えられる。
The kanji component '冖' can be regarded as a type of 'kanmuri' (top radical).
The first verse (the 'head' or opening line) of a haikai or related poetic form.
俳諧の冠は作品全体の調子を決める重要な句だ。
The opening verse of a haikai sets the tone for the whole piece.
Used as a 'taru' adjective meaning foremost, peerless, or supreme (literary/ formal usage).
彼はこの分野における冠たる存在だ。
He is the preeminent figure in this field.
A name or title; used for named sponsorships (e.g., a company name attached as a sponsor of an event or program).
今年の大会の冠に企業名が付けられた。
This year's tournament was given a corporate title sponsor.
A counter for titles in games like shogi (e.g., '三冠' means holding three titles).
彼は若くして三冠に輝いた。
He achieved three titles at a young age.