用具(ようぐ)

用具(ようぐ) refers to tools or equipment designed for a specific purpose or activity. It has a somewhat formal, institutional tone.

COMPOUND:
用(よう) (use, purpose) + 具(ぐ) (tool, implement).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

• 筆記(ひっき)用具(ようぐ): writing implements
• 清掃(せいそう)用具(ようぐ): cleaning supplies
• 運動(うんどう)用具(ようぐ): sports equipment
• 調理(ちょうり)用具(ようぐ): cooking utensils
• 園芸(えんげい)用具(ようぐ): gardening tools

SIMILAR WORDS:

• 道具(どうぐ): tools (the most general, everyday word)
• 器具(きぐ): instruments, apparatus (more technical, often for precision equipment)
• 工具(こうぐ): hand tools (specifically for construction/repair work)

REGISTER:
用具(ようぐ) sounds slightly formal and is often seen in institutional contexts like schools, hospitals, and official instructions. In casual speech, 道具(どうぐ) is more natural.