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“iron pot” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikama

Example

毎日釜でご飯を炊きます。mai nichi kama de go han o ta ki ma su

I cook rice in an iron pot every day.

Illustration for 釜 (iron pot)

How to say “iron pot” in Japanese

“Iron pot” in Japanese is 釜 (kama).

It is a sturdy metal cooking vessel used to contain and heat food or water.

Full entry for 釜: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 釜

昔の家では大きな釜を火にかけていました。mukashi no ie de wa ō ki na kama o hi ni ka ke te i ma shi ta

In the past, people put a large iron pot over the fire at home.

Tips for using 釜

  • In 釜飯 (kamameshi), rice is cooked and served in the same small 釜 (kama), making the cooking vessel part of the dish's name.

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