noun
armor and helmet; suit of armor
Refers to traditional Japanese armor, including both the body armor (甲) and the helmet (冑). Often used in historical or museum contexts.
博物館で戦国時代の甲冑を見学した。
I viewed armor and helmets from the Warring States period at the museum.
彼は甲冑を身にまとい、馬に乗った。
He donned his armor and helmet and mounted his horse.
Compound of 甲 (かっ, 'armor') and 冑 (ちゅう, 'helmet'). Both components are of Chinese origin.