Keyword
tool
Info
FrequencyTop 400-500
Type
Kyōiku (3rd grade) 
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KankenLevel 8
Heisig78
Readings
(99%)
Composed of
eye
one
short legs
Mnemonic

The eye is a craftsman's most valuable tool. Even if you have only one eye it's still more useful than your short legs. You don't need legs to craft most things, but if you can't see you'll just nail your hands to the table.

Used in kanji (5 in total)
truth
disquieting
mate
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Used in vocabulary (289 in total)
tool; implement; means; furniture
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
Examples (185 in total)
You'll need a special tool to do it.
We need a tool to open it with.
When did man start using tools?