JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
具 — tool
- Reading
- グ・そな.える・つぶさ.に
- Meaning
- tool; utensil; means; possess; ingredients; counter for armor
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
具 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is グ・そな.える・つぶさ.に and it means tool; utensil; means; possess; ingredients; counter for armor. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
具 appears in everyday japanese words such as 夜具 (bedding), 敬具 (Sincerely yours) and 玩具 (toy).
Japanese words containing 具
Frequently asked questions
What does 具 mean in Japanese?
具 means tool; utensil; means; possess; ingredients; counter for armor in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 具 read?
具 is read グ・そな.える・つぶさ.に. Reading it inside real words — 夜具 and 敬具 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 具 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 具 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 具 in a word?
A common word containing 具 is 夜具 (やぐ) — "bedding". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 具 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 具 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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