器
うつわ · utsuwa
Bowl, vessel, container
- ability, capacity, calibre, caliber
- device, instrument
- vessel, container
flat · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
この楽器では、低音が美しく響く。
このがっきでは、ていおんがうつくしくひびく。
With this instrument, the bass notes resonate beautifully.
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この器具は初心者でも使えます。
このきぐはしょしんしゃでもつかえます。
Even beginners can use this machine.
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この器具には危険なので触らないでください。
このきぐにはあぶないのでさわらないでください。
Please don't touch this equipment because it's dangerous.
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調理器具を使うなら、ここで洗ってから片付けてね。
ちょうりきぐをつかうなら、ここであらってからかたづけてね。
If you use cooking utensils, wash them here before putting them away.
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What does 器 mean?
Bowl, vessel, container. It can also mean: ability, capacity, calibre, caliber; device, instrument; vessel, container.
How do you pronounce 器?
うつわ (utsuwa). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 器?
JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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