(はち)

はち
noun
bowl; pot; basin
tool
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.
Put water in the bowl.
I planted flowers in this pot.
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.

Compounds

Similar words

  • (わん): bowl — a smaller individual bowl for rice or soup
  • ボウル: bowl — loanword, often for mixing or Western-style dishes