プロテクター

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Meanings

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noun

sports

Sports protective gear, such as a chest protector, shin guard, or mouthguard.

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In soccer, shin guards are mandatory.

ガード
ガード is a more general term for a guard or protective device, while プロテクター specifically refers to protective gear worn on the body in sports.
防ぼう具ぐ
防具 is a native Japanese term for protective armor or gear, often used in martial arts or historical contexts, whereas プロテクター is a modern sports loanword.

Loanword from English 'protector'.