工 具(こうぐ)

こうぐ

noun

tool, implement

1. tool, implement, instrument

A device used to carry out a particular function, especially in manual work.

工具(こうぐ)を使(つか)って修理(しゅうり)した。

I fixed it using tools.

工具(こうぐ)はどこにありますか。

Where are the tools?

電気(でんき)工具(こうぐ)は危険(きけん)だから気(き)をつけて。

Be careful because power tools are dangerous.

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

Usage

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

Related Words

Synonym: 道具(どうぐ) (tool (general))

Compare: 器具(きぐ) (utensil, apparatus)

Compare: 用具(ようぐ) (equipment, supplies)

Related: 日曜大工(にちようだいく) (DIY)

Compare: 大工(だいく)道具(どうぐ) (carpentry tools)

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Added 2026.1.8 21:27 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02

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