ケトル

ケトル is from English "kettle," referring to a container for boiling water.

Types

• 電気(でんき)ケトル: electric kettle (most common in modern Japan)
• やかん: traditional stovetop kettle (Japanese style)

Common expressions

• ケトルでお湯(ゆ)を沸(わ)かす: to boil water in a kettle
• ケトルが沸(わ)く: the kettle boils
• ケトルに水(みず)を入(い)れる: to fill the kettle with water

Related words

• ポット: pot/thermos (keeps water hot)
• 湯沸(ゆわ)かし器(き): water heater

Usage

In Japan, 電気(でんき)ケトル (electric kettles) are extremely popular for quickly boiling water for tea, instant noodles, and coffee.