English–Japanese

“porcelain” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijiki

Example

この磁器はとても美しいです。ko no ji ki wa to te mo utsuku shi i de su

This porcelain is very beautiful.

Illustration for 磁器 (porcelain)

How to say “porcelain” in Japanese

“Porcelain” in Japanese is 磁器 (jiki).

It denotes a refined ceramic vessel or object with a dense body, a smooth surface, and a characteristically light appearance.

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

Example sentences with 磁器

この工房では、毎朝磁器を焼いています。ko no kō bō de wa mai asa ji ki o ya i te i ma su

This workshop fires porcelain every morning.

Tips for using 磁器

  • In English, porcelain can describe both the material and objects made from it, such as plates, cups, and decorative figures.

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