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What is the Kanji for 'Tool'? | 具

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Tool', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Tool' is 具.

    kanji

    具

    Meaning

    Tool

    Reading

    kunyomiそな

    sona

    onyomiぐ

    gu

    Parts

    兀Lofty 目Eye

    Example Word

    具体: concrete. The Japanese noun '具体 (ぐたい)' refers to something that is concrete, tangible, or specific, as opposed to abstract or vague. It is often used in contexts where clarity or specificity is emphasized, such as in discussions, plans, or explanations. For example: Let's discuss concrete plans「具体の計画を話し合いましょう」(ぐたいのけいかくをはなしあいましょう). The proposal lacks concrete details「その提案は具体性に欠けている」(そのていあんはぐたいせいにかけている). This word is commonly paired with terms like '具体化 (ぐたいか)' (to make concrete) or '具体例 (ぐたいれい)' (concrete example).

    Radical

    八

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    528

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 具

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    兀

    Meaning

    Lofty

    kanji

    目

    Meaning

    Eye

具 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    真

    Meaning

    Truth

    kanji

    惧

    Meaning

    Misgivings, Disquieting

Words Using 具

This kanji is used in 11 words:

    word

    具

    Meaning

    Tool, Ingredient

    word

    具合

    Meaning

    Condition

    word

    具体的

    Meaning

    Concrete

    word

    文房具

    Meaning

    Stationery

    word

    家具

    Meaning

    Furniture

    word

    雨具

    Meaning

    Rainwear

    word

    玩具

    Meaning

    Toy

    word

    器具

    Meaning

    Tool, Appliance

    word

    具体

    Meaning

    Concrete

    word

    筆記用具

    Meaning

    Stationery

    word

    道具

    Meaning

    Tool

Kanji Related to 具 Through the Part 目

These 23 kanji contain the part 目 as well.

    kanji

    眼

    Meaning

    Eyeball

    kanji

    自

    Meaning

    Self

    kanji

    睡

    Meaning

    Sleep, Drowsy

    kanji

    眉

    Meaning

    Eyebrows

    kanji

    督

    Meaning

    Coach, Supervise

    kanji

    盾

    Meaning

    Shield

    kanji

    見

    Meaning

    See

    kanji

    相

    Meaning

    Mutual

    kanji

    眺

    Meaning

    Stare, Look out over

    kanji

    盲

    Meaning

    Blind

    kanji

    省

    Meaning

    Ministry, Conserve

    kanji

    瞭

    Meaning

    Clear

    kanji

    冒

    Meaning

    Risk

    kanji

    算

    Meaning

    Calculate

    kanji

    県

    Meaning

    Prefecture

    kanji

    眠

    Meaning

    Sleep, Sleepy

    kanji

    瞳

    Meaning

    Pupil

    kanji

    着

    Meaning

    Arrive, Wear

    kanji

    瞬

    Meaning

    Blink, Flash

    kanji

    睦

    Meaning

    Friendly

    kanji

    直

    Meaning

    Straight, Repair

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

    kanji

    看

    Meaning

    Watch

Learn the Kanji 具

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 具 mean?

具 means 'Tool'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.