陶磁器(とうじき)

とうじき
noun
ceramics; pottery and porcelain
art
1. ceramics; pottery and porcelain
A general term encompassing both pottery (earthenware/stoneware) and porcelain. Refers to objects made from clay that are shaped and fired in a kiln.
日本(にほん)の陶磁器(とうじき)は世界的(せかいてき)に有名(ゆうめい)だ。
Japanese ceramics are famous worldwide.
美術館(びじゅつかん)で古(ふる)い陶磁器(とうじき)の展示(てんじ)を見(み)た。
I saw an exhibition of old ceramics at the art museum.
有田焼(ありたやき)は日本(にほん)を代表(だいひょう)する陶磁器(とうじき)の一(ひと)つだ。
Arita ware is one of the most representative ceramics of Japan.

Usage

A comprehensive term covering both 陶器(とうき) (pottery, earthenware) and 磁器(じき) (porcelain). Japan has a long tradition of ceramic arts, with famous regional styles such as 有田焼(ありたやき), 瀬戸焼(せとやき), and 益子焼(ましこやき).

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Related: 陶器(とうき) (pottery, earthenware)
Related: 磁器(じき) (porcelain)
Compare: 焼(や)き物(もの) (pottery, ceramics)
Compare: 磁器(じき)製(せい) (made of porcelain)
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