Quick answer
具 is the kanji for "Tool". The most common reading is そな.える (sonaeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Tool
Also : Utensil · Means · to possess
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 具 represents 'TOOL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of tool.
On-reading: ぐ — remember this sound by associating it with tool. Kun-reading: そな.える.
Example Sentences
調理器具を揃えました。
ちょうりきぐをそろえました。
I gathered cooking utensils.
具体的な計画を立ててください。
ぐたいてきなけいかくをたててください。
Please make a concrete plan.
Vocabulary using 具
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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