noun
headgear; headdress; something worn on the head
General term for anything worn on the head, including hats, helmets, hoods, and traditional headdresses.
祭りでは、みんな色とりどりの被り物をしていた。
At the festival, everyone wore colorful headgear.
時代
The headdresses in period dramas look very heavy.
noun
novelty mask; head mask; full-head costume mask
Often refers to comical or character masks that cover the entire head, like those worn at parties or by mascots.
彼はパーティーで馬の被り物をかぶっていた。
He wore a horse head mask at the party.
あのゆるキャラの被り物はどこで買えるの？
Where can I buy that mascot's head mask?