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bottle
A container typically made of glass, used for liquids.
瓶 typically refers to glass bottles used for liquids.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 空き瓶: empty bottle
- 瓶ビール: bottled beer
- 瓶詰め: bottled (food preservation)
- ワインの瓶: wine bottle
- 一升瓶: large sake bottle (1.8L)
CONTRAST:
RECYCLING IN JAPAN:
Glass bottles are separated for recycling. Categories include 瓶/缶/ペットボトル. Some bottles (一升瓶, beer bottles) can be returned for deposit refund.