Meaning

Primary

Tool

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The tools you use on the road of life are important to have. What is your most important tool?

Reading

どうぐ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 道具をもっている

    to have tools

    道具を作る

    to make tools

    道具をつかう

    to use tools

Context Sentences

手紙を送るには、ペンや紙などの道具を使います。

To send a letter, you use tools like a pen or paper.

それは科学実験ための道具です。

It is a tool for scientific experiments.

明日の工事に必要な道具は全て有りますか?

Do you have all the tools that you need for tomorrow's construction?

Kanji Composition