具
そな.える
sonaeru
JLPT N38 strokesKanjiLevel 31 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
具 is the kanji for "Tool". A common reading is そな.える (sonaeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Tool
Also : Means · Suits · Utensil · Possess · Counter For Armor
Readings
kunそな.える/ sonaerukunつぶさ.に/ tsubusanionぐ/ gu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 具 represents 'TOOL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of tool.
Reading ·
On-reading: ぐ — remember this sound by associating it with tool. Kun-reading: そな.える.
Example Sentences
調理器具を揃えました。
ちょうりきぐをそろえました。
I gathered cooking utensils.
具体的な計画を立ててください。
ぐたいてきなけいかくをたててください。
Please make a concrete plan.
Vocabulary using 具
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