noun
helmet; headpiece
Specifically refers to a traditional Japanese warrior's helmet, often part of samurai armor.
博物館で古い兜を見た。
I saw an old helmet at the museum.
兜の前立てがとても立派だった。
The crest on the helmet was very impressive.
Alternate kanji form; can also be read こう or かん in other contexts.
Irregular kanji usage; not recommended for learners.
The word かぶと is of native Japanese origin. The kanji 兜 is a pictograph representing a helmet, but the exact historical derivation of the reading is uncertain.