ケトル
けとる
noun
kettle
1.
kettle
A container for boiling water, often electric.
ケトルでお湯を沸かす。
To boil water in a kettle.
電気ケトルは便利だ。
Electric kettles are convenient.
ケトルが沸いた。
The kettle has boiled.
ケトル is from English "kettle," referring to a container for boiling water.
TYPES:
- 電気ケトル: electric kettle (most common in modern Japan)
- やかん: traditional stovetop kettle (Japanese style)
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- ケトルでお湯を沸かす: to boil water in a kettle
- ケトルが沸く: the kettle boils
- ケトルに水を入れる: to fill the kettle with water
RELATED ITEMS:
- ポット: pot/thermos (keeps water hot)
- 湯沸かし器: water heater
USAGE NOTE:
In Japan, 電気ケトル (electric kettles) are extremely popular for quickly boiling water for tea, instant noodles, and coffee.
Related Words
Related:
ポット (pot/thermos)