保護具(ほごぐ) ほごぐ noun protective gear; protective equipment tool 1. protective gear; protective equipment Equipment worn to protect the body from injury or hazards, such as helmets, goggles, gloves, and masks used in workplaces and sports. 保護具(ほごぐ)を着(つ)ける。🔊 to put on protective gear 作業中(さぎょうちゅう)は保護具(ほごぐ)の着用(ちゃくよう)が義務(ぎむ)だ。🔊 Wearing protective gear is mandatory during work. 薬品(やくひん)を扱(あつか)うときは、手袋(てぶくろ)やゴーグルなどの保護具(ほごぐ)が欠(か)かせない。🔊 When handling chemicals, protective gear such as gloves and goggles is essential. A general term for equipment worn to protect the body. Built from 保護(ほご) (protection) and 具(ぐ) (implement; gear).Common collocations保護具(ほごぐ)を着用(ちゃくよう)する: to wear protective gear保護具(ほごぐ)を外(はず)す: to take off protective gear安全(あんぜん)保護具(ほごぐ): safety protective equipmentRelated words防具(ぼうぐ): protective gear (esp. in martial arts)防護服(ぼうごふく): protective clothing; hazmat suit Related Words Related: 防具(ぼうぐ) (protective gear) Related: 防護服(ぼうごふく) (protective clothing) general Added 2026.6.23 0:18 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02 29000/29428_hogogu