General term for equipment worn to protect the body, such as in sports, martial arts, or combat.
I put on my protective gear before the kendo match.
We wear protective gear during kendo practice.
This armor is light and easy to move in.
The players carefully equipped themselves with protective gear before practice.
You can rent a full set of protective gear at the dojo.
ingredients; filling; things added to a dish · tool; implement; means · counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
Compound of 防 (ぼう, 'defense') and 具 (ぐ, 'tool, equipment').