おひつ
おひつ
noun
wooden rice container; rice tub
1.
wooden rice container; rice tub
a traditional wooden container used to store cooked rice and keep it warm
おひつにご飯を移す。
To transfer rice to the ohitsu.
おひつを使うとご飯がべたつかない。
Using an ohitsu prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
老舗の料亭ではおひつでご飯が出てくる。
At traditional high-end restaurants, rice is served in an ohitsu.
おひつ (also written 御櫃) is a traditional wooden container for storing cooked rice after it leaves the 炊飯器 or pot. The wood absorbs excess moisture, keeping rice at an ideal texture — neither too wet nor too dry.
CULTURAL CONTEXT:
Traditionally made from 檜 (Japanese cypress) or 杉 (cedar). Still used in traditional 料亭 (high-end Japanese restaurants) and 寿司屋 (sushi shops). Some households use them for everyday rice storage.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- おひつに移す: to transfer (rice) to the ohitsu
- おひつで出す: to serve in an ohitsu
RELATED ITEMS:
- 寿司桶: sushi rice tub (wider, shallower)
- 飯台: wooden rice tub
Related Words
Related:
寿司桶 (sushi rice tub)