Japanese word

陶器

Pronunciation

Romajitōki

Meaning

  • nounearthenware

Example

母は陶器を集めています。haha wa tō ki o atsu me te i ma su

My mother collects earthenware.

Illustration for 陶器 (earthenware)

More examples

この店では地元の職人が陶器を作っています。ko no mise de wa ji moto no shoku nin ga tō ki o tsuku tte i ma su

Local craftspeople make earthenware at this shop.

Core concept

Refers to a clay vessel or object shaped and fired into a solid form, usually with a porous body.

Common phrases

  • 陶器の皿tō ki no sara

    earthenware plate

  • 陶器を焼くtō ki o ya ku

    fire earthenware

  • 陶器を作るtō ki o tsuku ru

    make earthenware

Similar words

焼き物yakimono: A fired clay item, including a vessel or decorative object, is made in a kiln.
瀬戸物setomono: A ceramic household item, particularly a dish or bowl, is made from fired clay.

Definition in Japanese

粘土を比較的低い温度で焼いて作る、吸水性のある器物やその素材。nen do o hi kaku teki hiku i on do de ya i te tsuku ru kyū sui sei no a ru ki butsu ya so no so zai

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 陶器 (tōki) combines 陶 (tō, "pottery") and 器 (ki, "vessel").

Usage tips

  • In English, earthenware is distinguished from porcelain and stoneware by its relatively porous body and lower firing temperature.

Other meanings

  • potterynoun

Related words

  • 陶器製tōkiseimade of earthenwarenoun

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