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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 壺

Noun
Freq #8659
1

pot; jar; vase

Examples
これは彼が最も大切にしているつぼだ。
This is the pot he treasures most of all.
2

dice cup

3

depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall)

4

Word usually written using kana alone

aim; what one wants; the mark

5

Word usually written using kana alone

key point (of a conversation, etc.); essence

6

Word usually written using kana alone

acupuncture point; moxibustion point; pressure point

7

Word usually written using kana alone; Oft. written as ツボ

position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.)

8

Archaic

target (when aiming an arrow)

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes

Meanings

jar
pot

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぼ
11 strokes
Frequency: 2197

Meanings

jar
pot
hinge knuckle
one's aim

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぼ
13 strokes

Meanings

palace corridor or passageway

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コン
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