Translation guide
A person who makes, repairs, or sells armor and weapons. In modern contexts, may refer to a military specialist who maintains small arms.
A craftsman who creates or fixes suits of armor, often in medieval or fantasy settings.
Literally 'armor craftsman'. The most direct and natural term for a traditional armorer.
彼は中世の鎧職人について研究している。
He is researching medieval armorers.
Specifically a maker of 'katchū' (armor and helmets). More formal/historical term.
この甲冑は有名な甲冑師によって作られた。
This armor was made by a famous armorer.
A maker of arms and armor in general. Broader than just armor.
武具師は刀や鎧を製作した。
The armorer crafted swords and armor.
Specifically a maker of 'gusoku' (a type of Japanese armor). Very specialized historical term.
具足師は戦国時代に需要が高まった。
Armorers were in high demand during the Sengoku period.
A soldier or technician responsible for maintaining and repairing firearms and other small arms.
Literally 'firearms maintenance personnel'. The standard modern military term.
彼は軍隊で火器整備員として働いている。
He works as an armorer in the military.
Specifically a 'gunsmith' or firearms technician. Often used for civilian or police contexts as well.
警察署には銃器整備士が常駐している。
An armorer is stationed at the police station.
Broader term for 'weapons maintenance personnel', can include armorers.
武器整備員はすべての小火器の点検を行う。
The armorer inspects all small arms.
A person or shop that sells armor and weapons, often in a fantasy or historical context.
Literally 'weapons and armor merchant'. Common in games and fantasy.
村の武器防具商人から新しい盾を買った。
I bought a new shield from the village armorer.
A shop that sells arms and armor. Very common in RPGs and fantasy settings.
次の町で武具屋に寄ろう。
Let's stop by the armorer in the next town.
The Japanese term depends heavily on whether you mean a medieval craftsman, a modern military technician, or a fantasy shopkeeper. Choose accordingly.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all meanings of 'armorer'. Using アーマー (āmā) would be understood as 'armor' itself, not the person.