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soup bowl; lacquered bowl for soup
A bowl for soup such as miso soup, traditionally of lacquered wood and often with a lid; it is lifted to the mouth to drink.
汁椀 is a bowl specifically designed for soup, particularly 味噌汁 and 吸い物. Traditional ones are made of wood with lacquer coating, though modern versions may be plastic or ceramic.
Features
- Often comes with a lid (蓋)
- Has a foot (高台) to lift it off the table
- Designed to be held in the hand while eating
In Japanese dining, soup is drunk directly from the bowl rather than eaten with a spoon.