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nightcap

/ˈnaɪtˌkæp/

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noun

ナイトキャップ

A warm cloth cap worn while sleeping, often with pajamas, being common attire in northern Europe before effective home heating became widespread.

Examples :

"Winston wore a nightcap to stave off the cold."

ウィンストンは寒さをしのぐためにナイトキャップをかぶっていた。

wear style item culture tradition history

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noun

寝酒

A beverage drunk before bed that is usually alcoholic.

Examples :

"After a long day at work, my dad enjoys a small glass of whiskey as a nightcap before going to sleep. "

長い一日の仕事の後、父は寝る前に寝酒として少量のウイスキーを楽しみます。

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noun

寝る前に読むもの

(by extension) Something the person reads or listens to before bed.

Examples :

""After a long day of work, her nightcap was a relaxing chapter of her favorite book." "

長い一日の仕事の後、彼女の寝る前に読むものは、お気に入りの本のくつろげる章でした。

entertainment tradition media literature mind

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noun

最終試合、最後の試合

The final match of a sporting contest, especially the second game of a baseball doubleheader.

Examples :

""After a long afternoon game, the second game of the baseball doubleheader, the nightcap, was even more exciting." "

長い午後の試合の後、野球ダブルヘッダーの2試合目、最終試合はさらにエキサイティングでした。

sport game entertainment

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noun

死刑囚の頭巾

A cap drawn over the face of the condemned person before they are hanged.

Examples :

"Before the hanging, the executioner placed the nightcap over the prisoner's head. "

絞首刑の前に、死刑執行人は囚人の頭に死刑囚の頭巾をかぶせた。

ritual history war wear