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Tool, Implement

そなえる (sonaeru)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

具 is widely used for tools and equipment, such as 道具 (tool), 家具 (furniture), and 文具 (stationery).

Memory Trick

Imagine opening a toolbox filled with every tool you could ever need. That complete set of equipment reminds you of 具.

Readings

Onyomi: グ (gu)

Kunyomi: そなえる (sonaeru)

Example Words

道具
どうぐ (dougu)
Tool
家具
かぐ (kagu)
Furniture
文具
ぶんぐ (bungu)
Stationery
工具
こうぐ (kougu)
Tool, equipment

Example Sentence

新しい家具を買いました。

あたらしい かぐ を かいました。

atarashii kagu o kaimashita

I bought new furniture.

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