🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

도구

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dogu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kodōgu/koʊˈdoʊɡu/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"예술가는 자신의 도구를 신중하게 선택했습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A tool or implement used for a specific purpose, especially in craftsmanship or art.

    "The artist carefully selected her kodōgu to ensure precision in her work."
  2. 2

    In a broader sense, any device or equipment that aids in performing a task.

    "The workshop was filled with various kodōgu essential for woodworking."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Kodōgu' originates from Japanese, where it refers to traditional tools or equipment used in various arts and crafts. The word has evolved in its usage to encompass a broader range of tools in modern contexts, reflecting the cultural significance of craftsmanship in Japan.

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