道具
どうぐ
dougu
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 12 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

道具 (どうぐ (dougu)) means "Tool". The reading is どうぐ (dougu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Tool

Also : Device · Utensil · Implement · Apparatus

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Example Sentences

修理には工具が必要です。

しゅうりにはこうぐがひつようです。

Tools are necessary for repairs.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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