Translation guide
Tools and equipment used in agriculture, from traditional hand tools to modern machinery.
The broad category of tools used in farming, including both traditional and modern items.
The most common and general term for farming implements, covering a wide range of traditional and modern tools.
We've been using this farming implement since my grandfather's time.
Specifically refers to agricultural machinery, such as tractors and harvesters, rather than hand tools.
Introducing the latest farming machinery improved efficiency.
A compound of 農機 (farm machinery) and 農具 (farm tools), covering both machinery and hand tools. Often used in technical or official contexts.
An exhibition of farming implements is held every year.
Specifically non-motorized, often older-style tools like hoes, sickles, and plows.
When you need to refer to a particular type of farming implement by name.
Instead of a generic term, use the exact name like 鍬 (くわ, hoe), 鎌 (かま, sickle), 鋤 (すき, spade/plow), 唐箕 (とうみ, winnower), etc. This is the most natural approach when the tool is known.
I use a hoe to till the field.
A sickle is essential for harvesting rice.
In everyday conversation, Japanese speakers often use the specific tool name rather than a generic 'farming implement'. Use 農具 when speaking generally about tools or equipment, but switch to the specific name when the tool is known.
農具 is the broadest term, covering everything from hand tools to simple machines. 農業機械 specifically means engine-powered machinery. 農機具 is a formal term often used in official documents and includes both machinery and tools.
This museum displays hand farming implements from the Edo period.