器 具(きぐ)

きぐ

noun

instrument; utensil

formalmedicaltechnicalequipment

1. instrument; utensil; apparatus

Tools or implements used for a specific purpose, especially in technical, medical, or household contexts.

実験(じっけん)器具(きぐ)を揃(そろ)える。

To prepare laboratory instruments.

料理(りょうり)器具(きぐ)を洗(あら)う。

To wash cooking utensils.

医療(いりょう)器具(きぐ)は清潔(せいけつ)に保(たも)つ必要(ひつよう)がある。

Medical instruments need to be kept sterile.

Usage: More formal than 道具(どうぐ) (tool) and often implies specialized or technical equipment.

Compounds

実験(じっけん)器具(きぐ) (laboratory apparatus)
医療(いりょう)器具(きぐ) (medical instruments)
料理(りょうり)器具(きぐ) (cooking utensils)
体操(たいそう)器具(きぐ) (gymnastics equipment)

Similar words

道具(どうぐ) - general tools (broader, less formal)
器械(きかい) - apparatus, especially for gymnastics or medical use
機器(きき) - devices, equipment (more modern/electronic)

Related Words

Related: 道具(どうぐ) (general tools)

Compare: 器械(きかい) (apparatus, especially for gymnastics…)

Compare: 機器(きき) (devices, equipment)

Compare: 工具(こうぐ) (tool, implement)

Compare: 用具(ようぐ) (equipment)

Compare: 利器(りき) (useful tool)

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Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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