器 Container

Meaning

Primary

Container

Alternatives

Bowl, Vessel

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Also, you can call this a bowl, too, if you want.

Reading

うつわ

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

You have this container. It's upside down with a stick holding it up and a string on the stick. You're going to catch some U2s (like, the band). You put some food under it and wait. Then, out of the bushes comes Bono. He sniffs around for a bit and then goes under the container. You pull! U2 walked (うつわ) right into the trap! Haha!

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 器に〜

  器に入る

  to fit in a container

  器に入れる

  to put into a container

  器にもる

  to serve food in a bowl

• 器が〜

  器がある

  there is a container

  器が小さい

  the container is small

  器が大きい

  the container is large

• 器を〜

  器を持つ

  to hold a container

  器を作る

  to create a container

  器を使う

  to use a container

Context Sentences

この器は母の形見なんです。

This vessel is a relic of my mom's.

どうしよう？コウイチが大切にしていたフグの器をわってしまった。

What should I do? I accidentally broke the container of blowfish that Koichi cherishes.

まず最初にごはんを器に入れて、次にハンバーグをのせて、それからグレービーソースをかけて、最後に卵をのせたら…ジャーン！ロコモコの出来上がり！

First you put some rice in a bowl, then you put a hamburger patty on the rice, followed by some gravy, and then an egg on top. Then, ta-da! Now, your Loco-moco is done!

Kanji Composition

1. 器

   き Container