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被甲 (ひこう) — putting on armor and helmet | Kumi Dictionary

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被甲

被甲

被ひ甲こう

putting on armor and helmet

Kanji Vocab Military15 strokes

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ひこう

Noun

1.

putting on armor and helmet, wearing armor

dated term

2.

gas mask

dated termmilitary

3.

bullet-protective cover or jacket made of cupronickel

dated termmilitary

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Kanji that make up this word

こうむ.る・おお.う・かぶ.る・かぶ.せる…(2)

incur・cover・veil・brood over・shelter…(4)

きのえ…(6)

armor・high (voice)・A grade・first class・former…(2)

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