How to say "armour" in Japanese

• 鎧よろいCommon
  nounProtective body armour worn by a person, especially that of warriors such as samurai or knights; the word to use when armour is something a character puts on and wears.
  そこで、旅たびをするときは、私は鎧よろいをつけることはしません。↗

  When I travel, I don't wear armor.
• 装甲そうこうCommon
  noun, suru verb, transitive verbArmour as a protective layer on vehicles, ships, and other machines, and also the act of armouring them; think tank armour rather than a warrior's suit.

Use 鎧 for armour worn on the body, such as that of samurai or knights, and 装甲 for armour as protective plating on vehicles and machines, or for the act of armouring.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 鎧よろいarmor
• 装甲そうこうarmoring
• アーマーarmor
• 機甲きこうarmour (e.g. tank)
• 甲鉄こうてつarmor
• 武具ぶぐarms
• 具足ぐそく(suit of) armor