胴どう衣い

noun

padded sleeveless undergarment; vest

A traditional Japanese padded, sleeveless undergarment worn for warmth or protection; also used for modern vests.

• 寒さむい季き節せつには胴どう衣いを着きると暖あたたかい。

  Wearing a padded sleeveless undergarment keeps you warm in the cold season.

• 剣けん道どうの防ぼう具ぐの一ひとつに胴どう衣いがある。

  One of the kendo protective gear items is the padded vest.