Bowl in Japanese
"bowl" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
器
utsuwa
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "bowl". The most common choice is shown first.
鉢View details →
Top pick
bowl, rice tub, pot, crown
Reading: hachi
13 strokes · nature, elegant
Where it comes from
Composed of metal and origin. Metal origin.
What it carries
Bowl, flower pot, potted plant. Represents bowl.
Related kanji for "bowl"
丼Details →盤Details →
bowl, bowl of food
ton
The shape of 'well' (井) with a dot added, representing deep bowl-like vessels. Used for donburi dishes.
shallow bowl(also: tray, platter, tub)
ban
Composed of general and dish. General dish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for bowl?
The most common kanji for "bowl" is 鉢, read as hachi. It means bowl, rice tub, pot. Related kanji: 丼 (bowl, bowl of food), 盤 (shallow bowl).
How many strokes does 鉢 have?
鉢 has 13 strokes.