Compound of 大 (ō, “large”) + 道具 (dōgu, “implement”). Compare 小道具 (kodōgu, “props”). 大(おお)道(どう)具(ぐ) • (ōdōgu) (stage, film) scenery; stage setting; set...
小 (ko, “small”) + 道具 (dōgu, “implement”). 小(こ)道(どう)具(ぐ) • (kodōgu) tool; a hand tool; gadget (stage, film) prop; stage property <span class="searchmatch">大道具</span>(おおどうぐ) (ōdōgu)...