This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

道具

Reading

Kana: どうぐ
Romaji: dougu
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

tool; implement; instrument; utensil; apparatus; device

2

means

Kanji

Readings: ドウ、 トウ、 みち
Meanings: road-way, street, district, journey, course, moral, teachings
Readings: グ、 そな.える、 つぶさ.に
Meanings: tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients, counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture

Example Sentences

道具(どうぐ)粗末(そまつ)使(つか)うな。
➥Don't handle these tools roughly.
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道具(どうぐ)はポケットに()れた。
➥Got the tools in my pocket.
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この道具(どうぐ)(じつ)(やく)()つ。
➥This tool is of great use.
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道具(どうぐ)乱暴(らんぼう)(あつか)うな。
➥Don't handle the tools roughly.
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(かれ)道具(どうぐ)として使(つか)われた。
➥He was used as a tool.
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(わたし)には()道具(どうぐ)(なに)もない。
➥I have nothing to write with.
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