防具 ぼうぐ Meanings Noun guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour) Kanji 防 defend. Read as ボウ. 具 tool. Read as グ. Example sentences 剣道は竹刀と防具を使って行う日本の武道です。Kendo is a Japanese martial art which uses bamboo swords and protective armour. Common phrases 防具をつける Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists