道どう具ぐ

noun

tool; implement; utensil; device

A broad word for things used to do a task, from hand tools and craft implements to kitchen utensils and equipment.

• 作さ業ぎょうが終おわったら、道どう具ぐを片かたづけてください。

  When the work is finished, please put away the tools.

• 料りょう理りの道どう具ぐはこの引ひき出だしに入はいっています。

  The cooking utensils are in this drawer.

noun

means; tool; instrument

Abstract or metaphorical use: something used as a means to achieve a purpose. 道具にする often has a negative nuance of using someone or something merely as a tool.

• 統とう計けいは社しゃ会かいを理り解かいするための大たい切せつな道どう具ぐだ。

  Statistics are an important tool for understanding society.

• 彼かれは部ぶ下かを出しゅっ世せの道どう具ぐにした。

  He used his subordinates as a means to advance his career.

noun

furniture; household goods

Used for household furnishings or effects, especially in compounds and set phrases such as 家財道具. For ordinary modern 'furniture,' 家具 is the more direct word.

See also: 家具 (かぐ)

• 引ひっ越こしの日ひに、家か財ざい道どう具ぐを全ぜん部ぶ運はこび出だした。

  On moving day, we carried out all the household furniture and belongings.