Copyright © 2026 Kotomora. All Rights Reserved.
防災頭巾 (bousaizukin) Japanese meaning: disaster hood | Kotomora
Report an issue with this page
ます
。
During an earthquake, we put on our disaster hoods and hide under the desks.
Disaster hoods are attached to the chairs at school.
Kanji 防 ward off, defend, protect 頭 head, counter for large animals 巾 towel, hanging scroll, width Related words ヘルメット A general hard hat or helmet; 防災頭巾 is a soft padded hood specifically designed for disaster protection, often used by children.
防ぼう 災さい ずきん Kana spelling of the same word; less common but sometimes used in children's materials or for readability.
Etymology Compound of 防災 (disaster prevention) and 頭巾 (hood, head covering). The term reflects its primary function as protective headgear during disasters.
