utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement

About this kanji

The kanji 「器」 primarily means 'utensil' or 'vessel,' referring to objects used for holding or containing things. It can function as both a noun and part of compound words. For example, 楽器 (がっき) means 'musical instrument,' used for playing music. 機器 (きき) refers to a 'device,' often used in technology or machinery. Another example is 武器 (ぶき), meaning 'weapon,' used in discussions about arms. A notable usage point is that even though it often represents physical objects, it can also symbolize a person's capabilities or qualities, such as in terms like 'the capacity to perform a task.'

Example sentences

• 彼は料理の器が大きい。

  He has a big capacity for cooking.

Meanings across languages

English

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

Tiếng Việt

dụng cụ, thùng chứa, tài năng, công cụ

日本語

器具, 容器, 能力, 道具

한국어

기구, 용기, 능력, 도구

中文

器具, 容器, 才华, 工具

id

alat, wadah, instrumen

th

อุปกรณ์, ภาชนะ, เครื่องมือ

es

utensilio, recipiente, instrumen

fr

ustensile, réceptacle, instrument

de

Utensil, Gefäß, Instrument

pt

utensílio, recipiente, instrumento

Common compounds

• 楽器がっきmusical instrument
• 機器ききdevice, equipment, machinery
• 臓器ぞうきinternal organs, viscera
• 武器ぶきweapon, arms, ordnance
• 兵器へいきarms, weapon, ordnance
• 容器ようきcontainer, receptacle, vessel
• 核兵器かくへいきnuclear weapon
• 化学兵器かがくへいきchemical weapon