Japanese Conversation · Level 18
90 words
Japanese word
ヘルメット
Pronunciation
Romajiherumetto
Meaning
- nounhelmet
Example
自転車に乗るときはヘルメットをかぶります。ji ten sha ni no ru to ki wa he ru me tto o ka bu ri ma su
I wear a helmet when I ride a bicycle.
More examples
このヘルメットは軽くて、長時間かぶっても疲れません。ko no he ru me tto wa karu ku te chō ji kan ka bu tte mo tsuka re ma se n
This helmet is light, and I do not get tired even after wearing it for a long time.
Core concept
A protective covering surrounds the head to reduce injury from impact.
Common phrases
ヘルメットをかぶるhe ru me tto o ka bu ru
put on a helmet
ヘルメットを脱ぐhe ru me tto o nu gu
remove a helmet
ヘルメットをかぶったままhe ru me tto o ka bu tta ma ma
with a helmet on
Definition in Japanese
頭部を覆い、衝撃や落下物などから頭を守るために着用する防護具。tō bu o ō i shō geki ya rak ka butsu na do ka ra atama o mamo ru ta me ni chaku yō su ru bō go gu
Word origin
The Japanese loanword ヘルメット (herumetto) comes from English helmet, borrowed from Middle French helmet, a diminutive of Old French helme, "helmet".
Usage tips
- In English, helmet contrasts with hard hat: helmet is a broad term for head protection, while hard hat usually refers to industrial protective headgear.