面具 Mask or Mengu

What is Mengu of Samurai Armor?

This is a general term for armor that protects the face. It is divided into ""Half Neck"" (Happuri), ""Half Cheek"" (Hanbo), ""Full Face"" (Soumen), and ""Under Eye Cheek"" (Me no Shitabo). The style varies depending on the era.

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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