工具(こうぐ)

工具(こうぐ) refers to tools used for manual work, construction, or repair.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

• 工具(こうぐ)を使(つか)う: to use tools
• 工具(こうぐ)を揃(そろ)える: to prepare tools
• 電動(でんどう)工具(こうぐ): power tools

COMPOUNDS:

• 工具(こうぐ)箱(ばこ): toolbox
• 工具(こうぐ)セット: tool set
• 大工(だいく)道具(どうぐ): carpentry tools

SIMILAR WORDS:

• 道具(どうぐ): tool, instrument (broader meaning, includes household items)
• 器具(きぐ): utensil, apparatus (often for specific purposes)
• 用具(ようぐ): equipment, supplies

NOTE:
工具(こうぐ) specifically implies tools for construction, repair, or technical work, while 道具(どうぐ) is more general.