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具

具 — tool, utensil, means

Learn the correct stroke order for 具 (tool), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)グgu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)そな.えるsonaeru、つぶさ.にtsubusani
Strokes8
Radical八
Frequency#629
Meaningstool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients, counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

雨具あまぐrain gearnoun
家具かぐfurniturenoun
玩具おもちゃtoynoun
器具きぐutensil; implement; toolnoun
金具かなぐmetal fittings; metal fixturesnoun
具象ぐしょうconcreteness; embodiment; expressing concretelynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 具 (tool) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 八.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 具 is #629, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

雨具あまぐ — rain gear
家具かぐ — furniture
玩具おもちゃ — toy

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 具 have?

The kanji 具 (tool) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 具?

具 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 具 mean?

具 means: tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients, counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture. On'yomi readings: グ. Kun'yomi readings: そな.える, つぶさ.に.

What JLPT level is 具?

具 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.