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“armor” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyoroi

Example

騎士が鎧を着ています。ki shi ga yoroi o ki te i ma su

The knight is wearing armor.

Illustration for 鎧 (armor)

How to say “armor” in Japanese

“Armor” in Japanese is 鎧 (yoroi).

Protective covering surrounds the body and absorbs or blocks harm from an attack or danger.

Full entry for 鎧: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 鎧

博物館では、古い鎧を間近で見られます。haku butsu kan de wa furu i yoroi o ma jika de mi ra re ma su

At the museum, you can see an old suit of armor up close.

Tips for using 鎧

  • The phrase 心の鎧 (kokoro no yoroi) uses 鎧 (yoroi) figuratively for emotional defenses, much like English uses armor for psychological protection.

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