家具

• Reading: かぐ
• Romaji: kagu
• Kanji breakdown: 家 (ka) — house, home; 具 (gu) — tool, implement
• Pronunciation: /ka.ɡɯ/

Meaning

Furniture. Items like tables, chairs, shelves, and beds used in a home or office.

A collective noun referring to household furnishings. Common compounds include 家具屋 (furniture store) and 家具付き (furnished, as in an apartment). Japan has a strong furniture market with stores like ニトリ being extremely popular.

Examples

1. 引っ越しの前に新しい家具を買いました。 I bought new furniture before moving.
2. この部屋は家具が少ないので広く見える。 This room has little furniture, so it looks spacious.
3. 家具を組み立てるのに二時間もかかった。 It took two hours to assemble the furniture.

Usage Guide

Context: housing, shopping, interior design

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 家 (house, home) and 具 (tool, implement). Together: tools or implements for the home.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal