This is the 3380th most frequent Japanese word.

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A traditional Japanese bowl.


椀 is used here to describe a bowl in the context of its design and aesthetics.

この椀には美しい模様があります。

This bowl has a beautiful pattern.


椀 is used here for its utilitarian purpose of holding soup.

母は毎朝温かい味噌汁を椀に入れてくれます。

My mother serves warm miso soup in a bowl every morning.


椀 highlights the material and tactile quality of the bowl.

木製の椀は手触りがとても良いです。

Wooden bowls have a very pleasant texture.