English–Japanese
“bowl” in Japanese
How to say “bowl” in Japanese
“Bowl” in Japanese is 器 (utsuwa).
It presents a bounded space that holds food, drink, or other contents, with the focus on the vessel as a usable object.
Example sentences with 器
この器にスープを入れます。ko no utsuwa ni sū pu o i re ma su
I put soup in this bowl.
食事の後で器を洗います。shoku ji no ato de utsuwa o ara i ma su
I wash the bowl after the meal.
Tips for using 器
- In everyday Japanese, 器 (utsuwa) can refer to the serving vessel as a whole, including its material and shape, rather than only what it holds.
Other Japanese words for “bowl”
この丼は大きいです。ko no donburi wa ō ki i de su
This bowl is big.
木の椀で味噌汁を飲みます。ki no wan de mi so shiru o no mi ma su
I drink miso soup from a wooden bowl.
大きな鉢にサラダを入れます。ō ki na hachi ni sa ra da o i re ma su
I put the salad in a large bowl.
母は白い碗を使います。haha wa shiro i wan o tsuka i ma su
My mother uses a white bowl.
大きなボウルで材料を混ぜます。ō ki na bō ru de zai ryō o ma ze ma su
I mix the ingredients in a large bowl.