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A–Z Reference of Japanese Arms & Armor Terminology

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Search and browse definitions for Japanese sword, fittings, armor, and historical terminology. Supports both macron and non-macron spellings.

5 terms

星兜

Hoshi-kabuto

Riveted helmet

Armor

Beginner Explanation

A helmet bowl assembled from plates whose rivets show as prominent 'stars' on the outside.

兜

Kabuto

Helmet

Armor

Beginner Explanation

The samurai helmet, made of riveted or articulated iron plates.

変わり兜

Kawari-kabuto

Unusually shaped helmet

Armor

Beginner Explanation

An unusually or elaborately shaped helmet.

筋兜

Suji-kabuto

Ridged helmet

Armor

Beginner Explanation

A helmet whose plates meet at raised ridges, with rivets hidden on the inside.

頭形兜

Zunari-kabuto

Simple head-shaped helmet

Armor

Beginner Explanation

A simple 'head-shaped' helmet from a few iron plates.