兜・冑・甲・胄|かぶとkabuto[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
兜兜 is the most common written form for this word and the recommended choice for beginners. It is written entirely in kanji.
冑冑 is less common than 兜 and is written entirely in kanji; beginners should choose 兜 instead.
甲甲 is less common than 兜 and is written entirely in kanji; beginners should choose 兜 instead.
胄胄 is less common than 兜 and uses an irregular kanji. Beginners should choose 兜 instead.
Definitions
- nounhelmet (of a warrior); headpiece
Synonyms & antonyms
- RelatedヘルメットNeutralA loanword for modern helmets and hard hats, worn on building sites or when riding; 「兜」 is the helmet of the old samurai.
- Related鎧よろいNeutralArmor protecting the torso, often paired with the helmet as 「鎧兜」; 「兜」 is the piece that guards only the head.
- RelatedメットCasualA colloquial shortening of 「ヘルメット」 for motorcycle, baseball or work-site helmets; 「兜」 means the samurai helmet.
A samurai's helmet is 「兜」 and his body armor 「鎧」; for modern helmets and hard hats say 「ヘルメット」, or colloquially 「メット」.
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