Japanese word

ポット

Pronunciation

Romajipotto

Meaning

  • nounpot

Example

ポットからお湯を注ぎます。po tto ka ra o yu o soso gi ma su

I pour hot water from the pot.

Illustration for ポット (pot)

More examples

来客に出すため、ポットからお茶を注ぎます。rai kyaku ni da su ta me po tto ka ra o cha o soso gi ma su

I pour tea from the pot for the guests.

Core concept

Represents a vessel that contains something and may be used to heat it or keep it warm.

Common phrases

  • ポットでお湯を沸かすpo tto de o yu o wa ka su

    boil water in a pot

  • ポットから注ぐpo tto ka ra soso gu

    pour from the pot

Similar words

魔法瓶mahōbin: A vacuum-insulated container that keeps liquids hot or cold for a long time.
やかんyakan: A vessel used to boil and pour water, usually with a handle and spout.

Definition in Japanese

湯や茶などを入れておく容器。yu ya cha na do o i re te o ku yō ki

Word origin

ポット (potto) is a loanword from English pot, which originally denotes a container for holding or cooking food or liquid.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, ポット (potto) can mean a thermos or hot-water dispenser, while English pot usually suggests a container used for cooking or holding food.

Other meanings

  • thermosnoun

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