小道具
Meanings
1
small tool; gadget
General term for small, handy tools or gadgets used in daily life or hobbies.
I went to buy the small tools I need for DIY.
2
stage prop; property
Used in theater, film, and TV for items handled by actors on stage or on set.
All the stage props are handmade.
3
prop master
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 小道具方; refers to the person in charge of stage props.
See also: 小道具方
He works as the prop master for the theater company.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を小道具に使うto use something as a (stage) prop
They filmed the scene using that umbrella as a prop.
- 小道具を用意するto prepare/set up the props
The staff prepared the props before filming.