器
utensil · vessel · receptacle · implement · instrument · ability · container · tool · set
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of four mouths and dog. Vessel guarded by dog.
Symbolism
Utensil, capacity, container. Represents vessel and ability.
Component Breakdown
吅 + dog
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
器用貧乏
きようびんぼう
jack of all trades, master of none
大器晩成
たいきばんせい
great talents mature late
Anime & Manga
勇者パーティを追い出された器用貧乏
Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None
A well-known work with 器 in its Japanese title.
追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。 ～俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？～
The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
A well-known work with 器 in its Japanese title.
上野さんは不器用
How clumsy you are, Miss Ueno.
A well-known work with 器 in its Japanese title.
不器用な先輩。
My Awkward Senpai
A well-known work with 器 in its Japanese title.
最終兵器彼女
Saikano
A well-known work with 器 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“utensil”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 器 mean in Japanese?
器 means utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set.
How do you read 器?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: うつわ (utsuwa).
How many strokes does 器 have?
器 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 器 a good kanji for a tattoo?
器 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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