A traditional Japanese garment worn around the abdomen, often by children or workers, to protect the belly or keep warm. Can also refer to a bib-like apron.
Historical armor term: a plate protecting the abdomen, part of traditional Japanese armor (yoroi).
The breastplate of the armor was made of iron.
Children in the old days often wore a bellyband.
This apron is handy when cooking.
Compound of 腹 (hara, 'belly') and 当て (ate, 'pad, cover'). The exact historical derivation is straightforward; the word has been used for both everyday protective garments and armor components.