1A 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.
2A 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.
花嫁は結婚式で花の冠を頭にのせた。
The bride wore a flower crown on her head at the wedding.
3A term for the top part of a kanji character — a radical placed at the top of the character.
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).
4The first verse (the 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.
5Used 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.
6A name or title; used for named sponsorships (e.g., a company name attached as the 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.
この人気番組にはスポンサー企業の名前が冠として付いている。
This popular program carries the sponsoring company's name as its title.
7A 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.