1.
storage container; food storage container
A container used for storing food or other items, typically with a lid. Includes plastic containers, glass jars, and similar items used in the kitchen or for organizing.
残り物を保存容器に入れた。
I put the leftovers in a storage container.
ガラスの保存容器は匂いが移りにくい。
Glass storage containers don't absorb odors easily.
冷蔵庫の中を保存容器で整理すると使いやすくなる。
Organizing the inside of the refrigerator with storage containers makes it easier to use.
保存 means 'preservation' or 'storage,' and 容器 means 'container' or 'vessel.' 保存容器 refers to containers specifically designed for storing food or other items to keep them fresh or organized. It is a common term in cooking and household management.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 保存容器に入れる (to put into a storage container)
- 密閉保存容器 (airtight storage container)
- 保存容器のふた (storage container lid)
- ガラスの保存容器 (glass storage container)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- タッパー — Tupperware (brand name widely used as a generic term for plastic food containers)
- 容器 — container, vessel (general term, not specifically for storage)
- 密閉容器 — airtight container (emphasizes the seal rather than storage purpose)