N3
ようぐ (yōgu)
用具
tool, implement, equipment, instrumentality
💡 Nuance & Usage:
General term for tools or equipment used for a specific purpose (e.g., スポーツ用具 'sports equipment', 医療用具 'medical instruments'). Similar to 道具 (dōgu), but often implies a set or category of tools for a particular activity or field.
📝 Example Sentences
スポーツをするには、専用の用具が必要です。
To play sports, specialized equipment is necessary.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "用具"!
料理をするときは、包丁や鍋などの_______を使います。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 料理に使う道具の総称は「用具」です。
English: The general term for tools used in cooking is 'yōgu'.
English: The general term for tools used in cooking is 'yōgu'.
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