電動工具(でんどうこうぐ)

でんどうこうぐ
noun
power tool; electric tool
daily-life
1. power tool; electric tool
A tool powered by electricity or a battery, such as a drill, saw, or sander, as opposed to a hand tool.
電動工具(でんどうこうぐ)を使(つか)うときは安全(あんぜん)に注意(ちゅうい)する。
Be careful about safety when using power tools.
DIYを始(はじ)めるなら、まず基本的(きほんてき)な電動工具(でんどうこうぐ)を揃(そろ)えよう。
If you're starting DIY, first put together a basic set of power tools.
Home improvement stores also offer power tool rental services, so you can easily use them without buying.

A compound of 電動(でんどう) (electric-powered) and 工具(こうぐ) (tool, implement). DIY (日曜大工(にちようだいく)) culture has grown significantly in Japan, making this a practical everyday term.

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