目の下頬 Under Eye Cheek or Me no Shita Bou

What is Me no Shita Bou of Samurai Armor?

This is a piece of armor used in the modern armor (Tousei Gusoku), which covers the area from the eyes down and includes a nose shape. There are various types such as ""Fierce Momentum Cheek"" (Resshibou), ""Prosperous Military Cheek"" (Ryuububou), and ""Tengu Cheek"" (Tengubou).

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

Samurai armor parts explained

Samurai armor history and types

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