防寒具(ぼうかんぐ)

Composed of 防寒(ぼうかん) (protection from cold) and 具(ぐ) (tool, equipment). A collective term for any items used to keep warm in cold weather, ranging from everyday winter clothing to specialized mountaineering equipment.

The 具(ぐ) suffix indicates tools or equipment, so 防寒具(ぼうかんぐ) has a slightly more functional nuance than 防寒着(ぼうかんぎ) (cold-weather clothing), which refers specifically to garments. 防寒具(ぼうかんぐ) can include non-clothing items like hand warmers or blankets.

Common collocations

• 防寒具(ぼうかんぐ)を身(み)につける: to put on cold-weather gear
• 防寒具(ぼうかんぐ)を用意(ようい)する: to prepare cold-weather gear
• 防寒具(ぼうかんぐ)を揃(そろ)える: to get a full set of cold-weather gear
• 十分(じゅうぶん)な防寒具(ぼうかんぐ): adequate cold-weather gear

Similar words

• 防寒着(ぼうかんぎ): cold-weather clothing — specifically garments, not equipment in general
• 冬物(ふゆもの): winter items — broader term for winter goods including clothing and accessories
• 防寒(ぼうかん): cold protection — the concept itself, not the physical items