器
うつわ
utsuwa
JLPT N315 strokesKanjiLevel 28 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
器 is the kanji for "Vessel". A common reading is うつわ (utsuwa). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Vessel
Also : Tool · Utensil · Set · Implement · Ability
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Readings
kunうつわ/ utsuwaonき/ ki
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
吅犬
Example Sentences
キッチンにはいろいろな調理器具が揃っている。
きっちんにはいろいろなちょうりきぐがそろっている。
The kitchen is equipped with various cooking utensils.
戦い準備のために、兵士たちは武器を磨いた。
たたかいじゅんびのために、へいしたちはぶきをみがいた。
To prepare for battle, the soldiers polished their weapons.
Vocabulary using 器
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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