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Japanese-style tableware; Japanese dinnerware
Tableware designed for Japanese cuisine, including items such as rice bowls, soup bowls, small plates, and chopstick rests. Typically made of ceramics, lacquerware, or wood.
A compound of 和 (Japanese-style) and 食器 (tableware). Encompasses the full range of dishes and utensils used in Japanese cuisine. Japanese tableware is notable for its variety — unlike Western place settings where items match, Japanese meals typically feature an assortment of differently shaped and sized vessels chosen to complement each dish.
Common collocations
- 和食器セット: Japanese tableware set
- 和食器を集める: to collect Japanese tableware
- 手作りの和食器: handmade Japanese tableware