腹はら当あて

noun

bellyband; apron; bib

A traditional Japanese garment worn around the abdomen, often by children or workers, to protect the belly or keep warm. Can also refer to a bib-like apron.

• 昔むかしの子こどもはよく腹はら当あてをしていた。

  Children in the old days often wore a bellyband.

• この腹はら当あては炊すい事じのときに便べん利りだ。

  This apron is handy when cooking.

noun

breastplate

Historical armor term: a plate protecting the abdomen, part of traditional Japanese armor (yoroi).

• 鎧よろいの腹はら当あては鉄てつでできていた。

  The breastplate of the armor was made of iron.