noun

  1. armor made from small iron plates bound by leather cords (from Kofun to Nara periods).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
挂甲 けいこう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

hang
ケイ カイ ケ (Kentei 1)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
square jewel, corner, angle
ケイ ケ か (Kentei Pre-1, N1)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)
armor, high (voice), A grade
かぶと コウ カン (8th, N1)