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具
具 (readings: ぐ; Japanese kanji) means “tool / utensil”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 家具 (furniture).
What does 具 mean?
| Kanji | 具 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | tool / utensil |
| Readings | ぐ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 具
具 is read ぐ depending on the word.
Example words with 具
| Example | 家具 (furniture) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14