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(こうじ)現場(げんば)ではヘルメットが必要(ひつよう)です。
Helmets are required at construction sites.
自転車(じてんしゃ)()るときは、安全(あんぜん)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(はず)す: to take off a helmet
  • ヘルメット着用(ちゃくよう): helmet wearing (on signs and in regulations)
  • ヘルメット着用(ちゃくよう)義務(ぎむ): helmet-wearing obligation

TYPES:

  • 防災(ぼうさい)ヘルメット: disaster preparedness helmet
  • バイク(よう)ヘルメット: motorcycle helmet
  • 自転車(じてんしゃ)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(どりょく)義務(ぎむ) (best-effort obligation) for all ages.