English–Japanese

“equipment” in Japanese

Japanese

Also装備 (sōbi) · 設備 (setsubi) · 機材 (kizai)

Romajikigu

この器具は使いやすいです。ko no ki gu wa tsuka i ya su i de su

This equipment is easy to use.

“Equipment” in Japanese is 器具 (kigu).

Refers to a physical implement or device used for a particular practical task.

料理の前に、必要な器具をそろえます。ryō ri no mae ni hitsu yō na ki gu o so ro e ma su

I gather the necessary equipment before cooking.

In English, equipment is usually an uncountable noun, while Japanese 器具 (kigu) often refers to a particular physical implement or device.

sōbi

nounequipment

キャンプの装備をそろえます。kya n pu no sō bi o so ro e ma su

I get my camping equipment ready.

setsubi

nounequipment

この学校には新しい設備があります。ko no gak kō ni wa atara shi i setsu bi ga a ri ma su

This school has new equipment.

kizai

nounequipment

撮影の機材を運びます。satsu ei no ki zai o hako bi ma su

I carry the filming equipment.