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器具

Reading

Kana: きぐ
Romaji: kigu
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

utensil; apparatus; implement; device; gadget

Kanji

Readings: キ、 うつわ
Meanings: utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set
Readings: グ、 そな.える、 つぶさ.に
Meanings: tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients, counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture

Example Sentences

実験用(じっけんよう)器具(きぐ)故障(こしょう)している。
➥Something is wrong with the experimental apparatus.
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今日(きょう)暖房(だんぼう)器具(きぐ)使(つか)っていません。
➥I'm not using my home heater today.
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その学校(がっこう)最新(さいしん)体育(たいいく)器具(きぐ)(そな)えている。
➥That school is equipped with the latest gymnastics apparatus.
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温度計(おんどけい)温度(おんど)(はか)器具(きぐ)です。
➥The thermometer is an instrument for measuring temperature.
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これは主婦(しゅふ)手間(てま)(はぶ)便利(べんり)器具(きぐ)です。
➥This is a great time-saving gadget for the housewife.
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医者(いしゃ)歯医者(はいしゃ)はだいぶ(ちが)医療(いりょう)器具(きぐ)使(つか)う。
➥Medical doctors and dentists have very different tools of the trades.
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