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How to say 'Tool' in Japanese | 道具

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The Japanese word for Tool is 'Dougu', written as 道具 in Japanese.'Tool' in hiragana is どうぐ.

    word

    道具

    Meaning

    Tool

    Reading

    どうぐ

    dougu

    Kanji

    道Way 具Tool

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '道具 (どうぐ)' means 'tool'. This word refers to any implement or device used to carry out a particular function or task. It can be used in a wide range of contexts, from everyday household items to specialized equipment for various professions. For example: I bought a new tool「新しい道具を買いました」(あたらしいどうぐをかいました). This tool is very useful「この道具はとても便利です」(このどうぐはとてもべんりです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that aids in achieving a goal, such as knowledge or skills being tools for success.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    3

    Frequency

    2230

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 道具

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    道

    Meaning

    Way

  • kanji

    具

    Meaning

    Tool

Words Related to 道具 Through the Kanji 道

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 道 as well.

  • word

    道

    Meaning

    Road, Way

  • word

    車道

    Meaning

    Roadway

  • word

    歩道

    Meaning

    Sidewalk

  • word

    道路

    Meaning

    Road

  • word

    横断歩道

    Meaning

    Crosswalk

  • word

    片道

    Meaning

    One way

  • word

    柔道

    Meaning

    Judo

  • word

    書道

    Meaning

    Calligraphy

  • word

    鉄道

    Meaning

    Railway

  • word

    赤道

    Meaning

    Equator

  • word

    高速道路

    Meaning

    Highway

  • word

    道徳

    Meaning

    Morality

  • word

    筋道

    Meaning

    Logic, Sequence

  • word

    水道

    Meaning

    Waterworks

  • word

    街道

    Meaning

    Highway

  • word

    地下道

    Meaning

    Underground

  • word

    近道

    Meaning

    Shortcut

  • word

    使い道

    Meaning

    Use

  • word

    報道

    Meaning

    Reporting

  • word

    神道

    Meaning

    Shinto

  • word

    回り道

    Meaning

    Detour

  • word

    道場

    Meaning

    Dojo

  • word

    修道

    Meaning

    Asceticism

  • word

    逃げ道

    Meaning

    Escape

  • word

    国道

    Meaning

    Highway

  • word

    寄り道

    Meaning

    Detour

  • word

    道順

    Meaning

    Route, Directions

  • word

    軌道

    Meaning

    Track, Orbit

Words Related to 道具 Through the Kanji 具

These 10 Words contain the Kanji 具 as well.

  • word

    具体

    Meaning

    Concrete

  • word

    具体的

    Meaning

    Concrete

  • word

    文房具

    Meaning

    Stationery

  • word

    具合

    Meaning

    Condition

  • word

    具

    Meaning

    Tool, Ingredient

  • word

    器具

    Meaning

    Tool, Appliance

  • word

    雨具

    Meaning

    Rainwear

  • word

    玩具

    Meaning

    Toy

  • word

    家具

    Meaning

    Furniture

  • word

    筆記用具

    Meaning

    Stationery

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What does 'Dougu' (道具) mean?

'Dougu' means 'Tool' .

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