This is the 776th most frequent Japanese word.


"具" means "tool," "instrument," or "ingredient."


In this sentence, '具' represents 'features' or 'details,' such as the content included in the map.

彼は詳細な具を含む地図を持っていました。

He had a map with detailed features.


Here, '具' is part of '具象' (gushō), meaning 'concrete' or 'tangible,' describing the tangible aspects of the painting.

その絵には多くの具象が見られる。

The painting contains many concrete elements.


Here, '具' (gu) refers to 'ingredients' or 'contents' in a dish, denoting the items added to the soup.

味噌汁にはさまざまな具が入っています。

The miso soup contains various ingredients.