具: the kanji for tool; ingredient
具 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means tool; ingredient. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
具 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
具 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
グ (gu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 道具どうぐ · dōgu | tool |
| 家具かぐ · kagu | furniture |
| 具体的ぐたいてき · gutaiteki | concrete; specific |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 料理には様々な道具が必要です。Ryōri ni wa samazama na dōgu ga hitsuyō desu.Cooking requires various tools.
- 新しい部屋に家具を運んだ。Atarashii heya ni kagu o hakonda.We carried the furniture into the new room.
- もっと具体的に説明してください。Motto gutaiteki ni setsumei shite kudasai.Please explain more specifically.
- 工具箱の中に道具が入っている。Kōgubako no naka ni dōgu ga haitte iru.The tools are inside the toolbox.
- 彼の計画には具体的な数字がない。Kare no keikaku ni wa gutaiteki na sūji ga nai.His plan has no specific numbers.
Questions about 具
How many strokes does 具 have?
具 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 具?
The on readings are gu (グ). 具 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 具?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 具
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.