1.
bowl; pot; basin
A deep, round, open container. Used for serving or holding food, for water, and—very commonly—for growing plants (a flowerpot). Wider and deeper than a flat plate; the exact meaning depends on context.
鉢に水を入れる。
Put water in the bowl.
この鉢に花を植えた。
I planted flowers in this pot.
大きな鉢にサラダをたっぷり盛る。
Serve a generous helping of salad in a large bowl.
A versatile word for a deep, round container; the specific meaning (serving bowl, basin, or flowerpot) depends on context.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 植木鉢: flowerpot, plant pot
- 金魚鉢: goldfish bowl
- 火鉢: traditional charcoal brazier
- すり鉢: mortar (for grinding)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 椀: bowl — a smaller individual bowl for rice or soup
- ボウル: bowl — loanword, often for mixing or Western-style dishes