ヘルメット

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(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
• バイク用(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.