tools; implements
Archaic term for tools or implements, used in classical or historical texts.
imperial court dress
Archaic term referring to formal attire worn at the imperial court.
Archaic term for weapons and armor, often associated with warriors or military contexts.
In old documents, there are descriptions of warriors setting out on a journey carrying 'mononogu' (tools/implements).
In the Heian period, 'mononogu' referred to the ceremonial robes used in court rituals.
In war tales, scenes of commanders preparing their 'mononogu' (arms and armor) before battle are often depicted.
Compound of 物 (もの, 'thing') + の (possessive particle) + 具 (ぐ, 'tool/equipment'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for naming equipment or attire in classical Japanese.