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[かん(坩)·か(堝)]
kanka
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

rutsubo
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[るつぼ(坩堝)]
rutsubo
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kanka
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English Meaning(s) for 坩堝

noun
  1. crucible; melting pot
  2. melting pot (of cultures, ideas, etc.)
  3. state of ecstasy; state of fevered excitement
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Definition and Synonyms for 坩堝

Crucible a vessel made of material that does not melt easily
Synonyms: るつぼ
Melting Pot an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated
Synonyms: るつぼ
Crucible used for high temperature chemical reactions
Synonyms: るつぼ

Meanings for each kanji in 坩堝

» jar; pot
» crucible; melting pot

Categories 坩堝 is a member of

Vessel an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
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Environs the area in which something exists or lives
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