Word details
器
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 器.
Dictionary
Entry
1
bowl; vessel; container
Examples
いくら器だけを日本一にしても、中身が三流やったらな〜んの意味もないんちゃうの？
The container may be the best in Japan, but if the contents are third class, then isn't it completely meaningless?
2
ability; capacity; calibre; caliber
Examples
彼は将来国家の棟梁たるべき器だ。
He has the capacity to be a future leader of the nation.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
器
utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set
15 strokesFrequency 525JLPT N2Grade 4
On
キ
Kun
うつわ
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