甲 冑(かっちゅう)

かっちゅう

noun

armor and helmet; suit of armor

1. armor and helmet; suit of armor

A complete set of Japanese warrior armor, including both body armor and helmet. Refers to the traditional armor worn by samurai and displayed as cultural artifacts in museums and during festivals.

博物館(はくぶつかん)に甲冑(かっちゅう)が展示(てんじ)されている。

A suit of armor is on display at the museum.

武将(ぶしょう)が甲冑(かっちゅう)を身(み)にまとって戦場(せんじょう)に向(む)かった。

The warrior donned his armor and headed to the battlefield.

端午(たんご)の節句(せっく)には甲冑(かっちゅう)を飾(かざ)る家(いえ)もある。

Some families display a suit of armor for Boys' Day.

Usage: 甲冑(かっちゅう) specifically refers to Japanese armor as a combined set of body protection (鎧(よろい)) and helmet (兜(かぶと)). It is commonly encountered in historical contexts, museum descriptions, and discussions of Japanese warrior culture.

During 端午(たんご)の節句(せっく) (Boys' Day, May 5th), miniature 甲冑(かっちゅう) are displayed in homes to wish boys health and strength.

Common collocations

甲冑(かっちゅう)を身(み)にまとう: to don armor
甲冑(かっちゅう)を飾(かざ)る: to display armor
甲冑(かっちゅう)姿(すがた): figure in armor

Similar words

甲冑(かっちゅう): full armor set (armor + helmet)
鎧(よろい): body armor (without helmet)
兜(かぶと): helmet

Related Words

Compare: 鎧(よろい) (body armor)

Compare: 兜(かぶと) (helmet)

Related: 防具(ぼうぐ) (protective gear)

Compare: 武具(ぶぐ) (arms and armor)

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