防具(ぼうぐ)guard, protector, defensive armament, personal armor (armour)

危険(きけん)を防止(ぼうし)するために防具(ぼうぐ)をつける。

To prevent danger, wear protective armor. {guard, protector, defensive armament, personal armor (armour)}

フェンシングをする前(まえ)に防具(ぼうぐ)をつけました。

Before doing fencing, I put on my protective gear. {guard, protector, defensive armament, personal armor (armour)}

剣道(けんどう)の面(めん)や銅(どう)、小手(こて)などは身(み)を守(まも)るための防具(ぼうぐ)だ。

The mask, chest protector, and gloves used in Kendo are personal armor for protection. {guard, protector, defensive armament, personal armor (armour)}

先生(せんせい)：「剣道(けんどう)の練習(れんしゅう)の時(とき)はいつどんな時(とき)でも防具(ぼうぐ)をつけなさい！」

Teacher: "Always wear your protective gear when practicing Kendo, no matter what!" {guard, protector, defensive armament, personal armor (armour)}

フェンシングや剣道(けんどう)といったスポーツで身(み)につけるものを防具(ぼうぐ)と言(い)います。

The things you acquire in sports such as fencing and kendo are referred to as defensive armament. {guard, protector, defensive armament, personal armor (armour)}