わん
wan
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 62 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

椀 (わん (wan)) means "Bowl (wooden)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Bowl (wooden)

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Example Sentences

お椀に白いご飯を盛る。

おわんにしろいごはんをもる。

Rice is served in a wooden bowl.

この椀は代々受け継がれた家宝だ。

このわんはだいだいうけつがれたかほうだ。

This bowl is a family treasure passed down through generations.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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