Japanese word

ボトル

Pronunciation

Romajibotoru

Meaning

  • nounbottle

Example

水のボトルを持っています。mizu no bo to ru o mo tte i ma su

I have a water bottle.

Illustration for ボトル (bottle)

More examples

外出するときはボトルをかばんに入れます。gai shutsu su ru to ki wa bo to ru o ka ba n ni i re ma su

I put a bottle in my bag when I go out.

Core concept

A bottle is a portable container that holds liquids and usually has a narrow opening.

Common phrases

  • ボトルの水bo to ru no mizu

    water in the bottle

  • ボトルを洗うbo to ru o ara u

    wash the bottle

Similar words

瓶bin: A bottle, often made of glass, used to hold liquids.

Definition in Japanese

液体などを入れて持ち運ぶための、口の細い容器。eki tai na do o i re te mo chi hako bu ta me no kuchi no hoso i yō ki

Word origin

ボトル (botoru) is borrowed from English bottle, which comes through Old French bouteille from Latin buttis, meaning a container or cask.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese shops, ボトル (botoru) can describe a drink container made of glass, plastic, or metal, so it does not imply glass alone.

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