This is the 864th most frequent Japanese word.
鍋
A pot or a Japanese hot pot dish.
Here, '鍋' (nabe) is used to refer to a 'hot pot', which is a traditional Japanese dish or cooking vessel for communal meals.
この冬の夜には鍋を囲んで家族と過ごすのが最高です。
Spending time with family around a hot pot on a winter night is the best.
Here, '鍋' (nabe) is used in the context of a social event involving cooking and sharing a hot pot meal.
友達と一緒に鍋パーティーをしよう。
Let's have a hot pot party with friends.
In this sentence, '鍋' (nabe) refers to a cooking vessel, such as a pot or pan, specifically used for preparing meals.