道 具(どうぐ)

どうぐ

noun

tool, equipment

1. tool, implement, equipment

An object used for a particular purpose.

道具(どうぐ)を片(かた)づける。

I put away the tools.

料理(りょうり)の道具(どうぐ)を揃(そろ)えた。

I gathered cooking utensils.

掃除(そうじ)道具(どうぐ)は使(つか)った後(あと)、きちんと元(もと)の場所(ばしょ)に戻(もど)してください。

Please put cleaning tools back in their proper place after using them.

道具(どうぐ) is a general term for tools, implements, and equipment used for specific purposes.

Types

料理(りょうり)道具(どうぐ): cooking utensils
大工(だいく)道具(どうぐ): carpentry tools
掃除(そうじ)道具(どうぐ): cleaning tools
文房具(ぶんぼうぐ): stationery (writing tools)

Common expressions

道具(どうぐ)を使(つか)う: to use tools
道具(どうぐ)を揃(そろ)える: to gather/prepare tools
道具(どうぐ)を片(かた)づける: to put away tools

Similar words

工具(こうぐ): mechanical/industrial tools
器具(きぐ): instruments, apparatus
用具(ようぐ): equipment, supplies

道具(どうぐ) is the broadest term, covering everything from kitchen utensils to craft supplies.

Related Words

Synonym: 工具(こうぐ) (tool (construction/repair))

Compare: 器具(きぐ) (instruments, apparatus)

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

Compare: 装備(そうび) (equipment, gear)

Compare: 利器(りき) (useful tool)

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Added 2026.1.8 21:25 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:29

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