English–Japanese

“tool” in Japanese

Japanese

Alsoツール (tsūru)

Pronunciation

Romajidōgu

Example

この道具はとても便利です。ko no dō gu wa to te mo ben ri de su

This tool is very useful.

Illustration for 道具 (tool)

How to say “tool” in Japanese

“Tool” in Japanese is 道具 (dōgu).

It refers to an object through its role as a means of getting a task or purpose accomplished.

Full entry for 道具: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 道具

これは絵をかく道具です。ko re wa e o ka ku dō gu de su

This is a tool for drawing.

料理の前に、道具をそろえます。ryō ri no mae ni dō gu o so ro e ma su

I gather the tools before cooking.

Tips for using 道具

  • In everyday Japanese, 道具 (dōgu) can refer to a simple household item as well as a professional instrument, so it is broader than the English word utensil.

Other Japanese words for “tool”

仕事でこのツールを使います。shi goto de ko no tsū ru o tsuka i ma su

I use this tool for work.

“tool” in other languages