Today we’re going to talk about a group of words that are sure to come in handy – tools in Japanese – whether or not you’re handy! These words are sure to be useful if you’re traveling to Japan, but they’ll be especially vital if you’re living there.
Pay close attention and repeat the words aloud. We’ll get you fixed up with all the vocabulary on tools in Japanese that you’ll need. Let’s jump in!
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斧
おの
Ono
axe
鑿
のみ
Nomi
chisel
金槌
かなづち
Kanadzuchi
hammer
ハンマー
ハンマー
hanmā
hammer
水準器
すいじゅんき
Suijunki
level
釘
くぎ
Kugi
nail
螺子
ねじ
Neji
screw
鋸
のこぎり
Nokogiri
saw
巻尺
まきじゃく
Makijaku
tape measure
工具箱 (道具箱）
こうぐばこ（どうぐばこ）
Kōgubako (dōgubako)
tool box
螺子回し
ねじまわし
Nejimawashi
screwdriver
ドライバー
ドライバー
doraibā
screwdriver
レンチ
レンチ
Renchi
wrench
ボルト
ボルト
Boruto
bolt
ナット
ナット
Natto
nut
針金
はりがね
Hari gane
wire
ワイヤー
ワイヤー
waiyā
wire
素晴らしいですね！That’s it for this lesson.
Now you’ve got loads of vocabulary for tools and hardware under your tool belt! Next time you’re working on something around the house, think of what you’re using in Japanese and these words will become easy in no time.
ではまたお会いしましょう！
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Sayōnara!
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