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noun, noun, used as a suffix

English Meaning(s) for 器

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. device; instrument
  2. vessel; container
noun
  1. ability; capacity; calibre; caliber

Definition and Synonyms for 器

Bowl a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods
Synonyms: ボウル, , ,
Container any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
Synonyms: コンテナ, 入れ物, , , 器物, 容器
Receptacle a container that is used to put or keep things in
Synonyms: 入れ物, , , 器物, 容器
Vessel an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
Synonyms: コンテナ, 入れ物, , , 器物, 容器, , , 物入れ,

Meanings for each kanji in 器

» utensil; vessel; receptacle; implement; instrument; ability; container; tool; set

Categories 器 is a member of

Container any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
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Dish a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
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Instrumentality an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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Sample Sentences for 器

Tom always uses the rice cooker that he brought back from Japan.
Turn on the rice cooker, please.
You are expected to put out lamps and heaters before you leave the office.
I was calm until I saw the syringe!
In Japan solar heat is used more for solar water heaters than for electricity generation.

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