dō-maru; light torso armor opening at the right
Historical term for a type of Japanese armor originally used by infantry. The dō-maru wraps around the torso and fastens on the right side, distinguishing it from other styles.
The dō-maru is a type of armor used by foot soldiers in the Kamakura period.
I saw a real dō-maru at the museum.
Standard kanji spelling for this historical armor term.
Alternate kanji spelling, less common.
Compound of 胴 (dō, 'torso') and 丸 (maru, 'round'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name likely refers to the rounded shape that wraps around the body.