ヘルメット
へるめっと
noun
helmet
1.
helmet; hard hat
A protective head covering worn for safety during activities such as cycling, construction work, or motorcycling.
ヘルメットをかぶる。
To put on a helmet.
工事現場ではヘルメットが必要です。
Helmets are required at construction sites.
自転車に乗るときは、安全のためにヘルメットをかぶりましょう。
When riding a bicycle, let's wear a helmet for safety.
ヘルメット comes from English "helmet" and covers all types of protective headgear, from construction hard hats to motorcycle helmets.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ヘルメットをかぶる: to put on/wear a helmet
- ヘルメットを外す: to take off a helmet
- ヘルメット着用: helmet wearing (on signs and in regulations)
- ヘルメット着用義務: helmet-wearing obligation
TYPES:
- 防災ヘルメット: disaster preparedness helmet
- バイク用ヘルメット: motorcycle helmet
- 自転車ヘルメット: bicycle helmet
USAGE:
In Japan, helmets are legally required for motorcycle riders. Since 2023, bicycle helmet use has been encouraged as a 努力義務 (best-effort obligation) for all ages.