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container, vessel, receptacle
An object used to hold or store things, such as bottles, boxes, or jars.
USAGE: 容器 is a general term for containers of all types. It's commonly used in contexts involving food storage, chemicals, or packaging.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 密閉容器 (airtight container)
- 保存容器 (storage container)
- プラスチック容器 (plastic container)
- 容器に入れる (to put in a container)
NOTE: Do not confuse with 陽気 (cheerful), which has the same reading.