具 — Tool
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Common Japanese Words with 具 (Tool)
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A tool (具) that has a physical body (体) is concrete and tangible.
Frequently Asked Questions About 具 (Tool)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 具 (Tool)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 具 ("Tool", read as ぐ) is: You need a good (ぐ) tool to attach an antenna to the tv... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 具 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 具 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 具 means "Tool". Its primary reading is ぐ (On'yomi: ぐ; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 具?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 具 include: 具体 (ぐたい - concreteness, embodiment).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 具 (Tool) faster?
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