具
tool · utensil · means · possess · ingredients · counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of eye and eight. Tool seen by eye.
Symbolism
Tool, equipment, concrete. Represents what is prepared.
Component Breakdown
且 + one + 八
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
円満具足
えんまんぐそく
(things) being complete, tranquil, and in harmony
具眼の士
ぐがんのし
A person with discerning eyes; Someone with insight and good judgment
Poetry
春すぎて 夏来にけらし 白妙の 衣ほすてふ 天の香具山
Poem #2 from Hyakunin Isshu
Related Figures & Stories
岩倉具視
Name contains 具
Iwakura Tomomi was a Japanese statesman during the Bakumatsu and Meiji period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“utensil”
“means”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 具 mean in Japanese?
具 means tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients, counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture.
How do you read 具?
On'yomi: グ (GU). Kun'yomi: そな.える、つぶさ.に (sonaeru, tsubusani).
How many strokes does 具 have?
具 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 八 (eight).
Is 具 a good kanji for a tattoo?
具 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means tool, utensil, means, possess, ingredients, counter for armor, suits, sets of furniture. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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