日覆 Hioi

What is Hioi of Samurai Armor?

"Hioi" is a cloth attached to the back of the "Jingasa" (a type of samurai helmet) used by foot soldiers. It was used to shield from the sun. It can also be referred to as a sunshade.

See more terms related to samurai armor in this samurai armor glossary

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