also: レガーズ
shin guards; leg guards; shin pads
Loanword from English 'leg guards'; used in sports such as soccer, martial arts, and baseball.
from English
I put on my shin guards before the match.
Please always wear shin guards when playing soccer.
In karate matches, wearing leg guards is mandatory.
練習が終わったらレガースを外した。
After practice, I took off my shin guards.
Alternate spelling; less common than レガース.
Loanword from English 'leg guards'.