Translation of Japanese word "鍋" to English
鍋
なべ
[nabe]
IPA: /nabe/
Meaning
NounA flat-bottomed vessel (usually metal) used for cooking food, possibly excluding saucepans (see usage notes).
How to use
鍋 (nabe) — 'pot / saucepan / hot pot dish'. 土鍋 (donabe) — clay pot. 鍋物 (nabemono) — hot pot dish.
🇬🇧 English
pot
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 鍋
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): なべ
Romaji Transcription: nabe
Example Sentences
彼は鍋を洗いました。
かれは なべを あらいました。
He washed the pot.
彼女は新しい鍋を買いました。
かのじょは あたらしい なべを かいました。
She bought a new pot.
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Common phrases
- 鍋で煮る— boil in pot
- 鍋を火にかける— put pot on fire
- 土鍋— clay pot
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Frequency rank: #598 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "鍋" mean?▼
The Japanese word "鍋" means "pot" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "鍋"?▼
The word "鍋" is read as "なべ" (nabe). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A pot for cooking.".
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