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金隠し (きんかくし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

金きん隠かくし

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Meanings

1

noun

protective cup; groin guard

Specifically refers to padding or armor covering the testicles, used in sports or historical armor.

剣けん道どうの試し合あいでは金きん隠かくしを着ちゃく用ようする。
In kendo matches, a groin guard is worn.

2

noun

urinal shield; splash guard

Refers to the hood or mantle on a urinal or squat toilet that prevents splashing.

Kanji

金gold
隠conceal, hide, cover

Etymology

Compound of 金 (kin, 'metal') and 隠し (kakushi, 'hiding'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term literally means 'metal hider' and refers to protective or shielding metal fixtures.

公こう衆しゅうトイレの小しょう便べん器きには金きん隠かくしが付ついている。

The urinals in public restrooms have splash guards.