Japanese

とうき
Meaning: pottery; ceramics
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

陶
器

Example sentences

I bought a beautiful pottery vase at the market.
その職人は熟練した技で、美しい陶器を次々と作り上げた。
The craftsman created beautiful pottery one after another with his skilled technique.
この古い陶器は、歴史的な価値から珍重されている。
This old pottery is highly valued for its historical value.
彼は名匠の手によって作られた美しい陶器に魅了された。
He was fascinated by the beautiful pottery made by the hands of a master artisan.

Usage Notes

Refers specifically to clayware that is fired at a medium temperature and is typically glazed and opaque.

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