noun
General term for gear, apparatus, or accessories used for a specific purpose, such as sports, outdoor activities, or machinery.
登山には安全な装具が必要だ。
Safe equipment is necessary for mountain climbing.
消防士は防火装具を身に着けている。
Firefighters wear firefighting gear.
noun
orthotic; brace; prosthetic appliance
Medical term for devices that support or correct body parts, such as braces, splints, or artificial limbs.
彼は足の装具をつけて歩いている。
He walks with a leg brace.
装具士が患者に合った装具を作る。
An orthotist makes a custom orthotic for the patient.