Word details

被甲

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 被甲.

Dictionary

Entry

被甲ひこうNounFreq #82940
1

Dated term

putting on armor and helmet; wearing armor

2

Dated term; Military

gas mask

3

Dated term; Military

bullet-protective cover or jacket made of cupronickel

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving

10 strokesFrequency 431JLPT N2Grade 8

On

Kun

こうむ.るおお.うかぶ.るかぶ.せる

Nanori

ぎぬ

armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace

5 strokesFrequency 1,073JLPT N1Grade 8

On

コウカン

Kun

きのえ

Nanori

かぶとまさまさる

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