1.
rain gear; rain equipment
Equipment or clothing used to protect oneself from rain, such as umbrellas, raincoats, and rain boots.
雨具を持ってきてください。
Please bring rain gear.
天気予報では雨なので、雨具が必要だ。
The weather forecast says rain, so rain gear is necessary.
登山に行くときは、急な天候の変化に備えて雨具を必ず用意しましょう。
When going mountain climbing, always prepare rain gear in case of sudden weather changes.
雨具 is a collective term for all rain protection items. It does not refer to one specific item but rather the category as a whole.
INCLUDES:
- 傘: umbrella
- 合羽 / レインコート: raincoat
- 長靴: rain boots
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 雨具を持参する: to bring rain gear
- 雨具を用意する: to prepare rain gear
- 雨具必携: rain gear required
REGISTER:
Commonly seen in outdoor activity guides, hiking instructions, and weather-related notices. Slightly formal compared to casual speech, where people would just say 傘 (umbrella) or カッパ (raincoat).