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armor; suit of armor
Protective body covering worn by warriors, especially the traditional Japanese armor worn by samurai. Also used figuratively for emotional defenses or outward facades.
博物館に鎧が展示されている。
Armor is on display at the museum.
武士は鎧を身につけて戦った。
The samurai fought wearing armor.
端午の節句には鎧や兜を飾る家庭もある。
Some families display armor and helmets for the Boys' Day festival.
Refers specifically to Japanese-style armor unless otherwise qualified. Western-style armor is usually distinguished as 西洋の鎧.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 鎧を着る / 鎧を身につける (to put on armor)
- 鎧兜 (armor and helmet — a set phrase)
- 鎧を脱ぐ (to remove armor; figuratively, to drop one's guard)
CULTURAL NOTE:
Japanese armor (鎧) is displayed during 端午の節句 (Boys' Day, May 5) as a symbol of strength and protection for boys.