小道具(こどうぐ)

こどうぐ
noun
props; small tools
art
1. props, stage properties
Objects used on stage or in film to support the performance. Includes items that actors handle or interact with during a scene.
舞台(ぶたい)の小道具(こどうぐ)を準備(じゅんび)する。
Prepare the props for the stage.
この映画(えいが)では小道具(こどうぐ)の一(ひと)つ一(ひと)つにこだわっている。
In this film, great care is taken with each and every prop.
彼女(かのじょ)は小道具(こどうぐ)担当(たんとう)として長年(ながねん)劇団(げきだん)を支(ささ)えてきた。
She has supported the theater company for many years as the props manager.
2. small tools, accessories, gadgets
Small handy tools or accessories used for a specific purpose.
裁縫(さいほう)の小道具(こどうぐ)をそろえる。
Gather the small sewing tools.
台所(だいどころ)の小道具(こどうぐ)が増(ふ)えてきた。
The small kitchen gadgets have been piling up.
旅行(りょこう)に便利(べんり)な小道具(こどうぐ)を百円(ひゃくえん)ショップで買(か)った。
I bought handy little travel accessories at a hundred-yen shop.

Usage

The theatrical sense (sense 1) is the most common usage. In stage and film production, 小道具(こどうぐ) refers to hand props and smaller set items, as opposed to 大道具(おおどうぐ) (large set pieces like furniture, walls, and backdrops).

Common collocations

Related Words

Antonym: 大道具(おおどうぐ) (large props, set pieces)
Related: 舞台装置(ぶたいそうち) (stage set)
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Added 2026.2.21 20:53 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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