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tool in Japanese

tool in Japanese is 道具, ツール, 工具 — tool means a physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

tool in Japanese

道具
noun
Pronounced: dōgu
Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
ツール
noun
Pronounced: tsūru
Any physical device meant to ease or do a task.
道具
noun
Pronounced: dōgu
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
工具
noun
Pronounced: kōgu
Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
ツール
noun
Pronounced: tsūru
(computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
道具
noun
Pronounced: dōgu
(computing) A piece of software used to develop software or hardware, or to perform low-level operations.
使いっ走り
noun
Pronounced: tsukaippashiri
A person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group, a pawn.
木偶の坊
noun
Pronounced: dekunobō
A person or group which is used or controlled, usually unwittingly, by another person or group, a pawn.
道具
noun
Pronounced: dōgu
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.
玩具
noun
Pronounced: omocha
(vulgar, informal) A penis, notably with a sexual or erotic connotation.

What does "tool" mean?

  1. noun A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.
    "He keeps his tools organized in the garage."
  2. noun A piece of software, or any means or method used to accomplish something.
    "This app is a great tool for tracking expenses."
  3. noun Informal, derogatory: an obnoxious, foolish, or easily-used person.
    "Stop being such a tool about this."
  4. verb To equip or fit out with tools, especially machinery for production.
    "The factory had to be retooled for the new model."

tool in a sentence

  • He keeps his tools organized in the garage.
  • A hammer is a basic but essential tool.
  • This app is a great tool for tracking expenses.
  • Education is the most powerful tool for changing lives.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tool" in Japanese?

"tool" in Japanese is 道具, ツール, 工具. tool means: A physical device used to carry out a task, especially one held in the hand.

How do you pronounce 道具?

"tool" in Japanese is 道具, pronounced "dōgu".

How do you use "tool" in a sentence?

Example: "He keeps his tools organized in the garage." In Japanese, "tool" is 道具, ツール, 工具.

Are there other ways to say "tool" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "tool": 道具, ツール, 工具, 使いっ走り, 木偶の坊, 玩具.

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