小こ手て

noun

bracer; arm guard (archery)

Specifically the protective arm guard worn in Japanese archery (kyudo).

• 弓きゅう道どうでは、左ひだり手てに小こ手てを着つける。

  In kyudo, you wear a bracer on your left arm.

noun

gauntlet; armored glove

Refers to the protective glove or gauntlet used in historical Japanese armor.

• 甲冑かっちゅうの小こ手ては、手て首くびから先さきを守まもる。

  The gauntlet of the armor protects the hand and wrist.

noun

kendo glove; fencing glove

The padded glove worn in kendo or fencing to protect the hand and forearm.

• 剣けん道どうの防ぼう具ぐは、面めん、胴どう、垂たれ、そして小こ手てからなる。

  Kendo armor consists of a mask, chest protector, waist protector, and gloves.

noun

strike to the forearm (kendo)

In kendo, a valid strike targeting the opponent's forearm; often called out as 'kote!' during matches.

• 試し合あいで、彼かれは素す早ばやい小こ手てを決きめた。

  In the match, he landed a quick strike to the forearm.