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[どう()·()]
dougu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 道具

noun
  1. tool; implement; instrument; utensil; apparatus; device
  2. means
  3. furniture

Definition and Synonyms for 道具

Tool the means whereby some act is accomplished
Synonyms: つま, ツール, , 手段, 道具
Device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
Synonyms: ツール, 器具, 機器, 装置, 道具
Equipment an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
Synonyms: イクイップメント, 備品, 属具, 機具, 機器, 機材, 用品, 装備, 装具, 装置, 設備, 道具
Implement instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
Synonyms: つま, ツール, , 器具, 器財, 工具, 機械, 物の具, 用具, 道具
Instrumentality an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
Synonyms: 道具
Means an instrumentality for accomplishing some end
Synonyms: 道具
Pawn a person used by another to gain an end
Synonyms: 先棒, お先棒, 手先, 爪牙, 走狗, 道具

Meanings for each kanji in 道具

» road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings
» tool; utensil; means; possess; ingredients; counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture

Categories 道具 is a member of

Artefact a man-made object taken as a whole
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Agency how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
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Instrumentality an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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Assistant a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 道具

Sample Sentences for 道具

Bicycles are tools for urban sustainability.
This tool lends itself to many purposes.
There are a lot of tools in the box.
A small toolkit can be very handy when you are traveling.
They used tools similar to those used there.

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