“Colander” in Japanese
Short answer
Colander in Japanese is “笊” (zaru). Full meaning: draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo), colander, strainer, sieve; something full of holes; strong drinker, someone who can drink like a fish.
Other ways to say “Colander” in Japanese
コランダー
korandaa colander, strainer, sieve
ストレーナー
sutoreenaa strainer, colander; cocktail strainer
濾過器
rokaki strainer, colander, filter
水漉し
mizukoshi water filter, strainer, colander
イカキ
ikaki draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo), colander, strainer, sieve; something full of holes; strong drinker, someone who can drink like a fish
水切り
mizukiri straining, draining; drainer, strainer, colander; cutwater (of a ship), forefoot, drip (on a building), flashing, throating, starling (of a bridge)
水きり
mizukiri straining, draining; drainer, strainer, colander; cutwater (of a ship), forefoot, drip (on a building), flashing, throating, starling (of a bridge)
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