Kanji

器

utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set

Kanji

Grade

Grade 4

Strokes

15 strokes

Radical

口部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

うつわ

Nanori (Name Reading)

かた

Common Readings

キ, うつわ

Example sentences

武器 ぶき
語学力 海外 働く 大きな 武器 なる

Language proficiency becomes a great asset when working abroad.

やり
戦国時代 武士 武器 として 使っていた

Warring States period samurai used spears as weapons.

器用 きよう
彼女 とても 器用で 細かい もの 作る 得意

She is very dexterous and good at making small things.

手先 てさき
彼女 手先 とても 器用

She is very good with her hands.

うつわ
立つ ある

He has the caliber to lead others.

てわざ てわざ
職人 鮮やか てわざ によって 美しい 作り出された

A beautiful vessel was created by the craftsman's brilliant handiwork.

兵器 へいき
その 強力 兵器 保有 している

The country possesses powerful weapons.

不器用 ぶきよう
手先 不器用 ので 細かい 作業 苦手

Since I am clumsy with my hands, I am not good at detailed work.

食器 しょっき
食後 食器 丁寧 洗った

He carefully washed the dishes after the meal.

祝い いわい
友人 結婚 祝い 素敵 食器 セット 贈った

I gave a lovely set of tableware as a wedding gift for my friend.

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