道具

どうぐ

Tool; implement; utensil

N4noun·dougu

How to remember it

道 (way) + 具 (tool) — the things that help you along the way to finish a job.

Example sentences

  • これは料理の道具です。

    これはりょうりのどうぐです。

    This is a cooking tool.

  • 仕事に必要な道具を買いました。

    しごとにひつようなどうぐをかいました。

    I bought the tools needed for work.

Usage

Broad word spanning kitchen, craft, and work tools; uses the particle が/を.

Related words

道具箱工具器具使う

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