JLPT N4 Elementary
道具
Tool, instrument, or means to an end.
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1 Noun
Tool / Instrument / Utensil
A general term for any physical implement or gear used to facilitate work, hobbies, or daily tasks.
Example
DIY が 好き な ので 、 家 に たくさん の 道具 が あり ます 。
I like DIY, so I have a lot of tools at home.
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2 Noun
A Means to an End
A figurative reference to a resource, method, or person utilized purely to accomplish a specific goal.
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