やかん
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Noun meaning 'kettle', typically made of metal and used for boiling water. Written in hiragana, it refers to the everyday object found in kitchens.
Theme
Two friends, Yoshiko and User, are in Yoshiko's kitchen preparing tea. Yoshiko is showing User her new kettle and discussing its features.
やかん
やかん
kettle
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of a 'kettle' whistling 'ya-kan!' as it boils water — やかん (yakan, 'kettle') sounds like 'ya-can'.
Cultural Note
『やかん』 (yakan, 'kettle') is a common household item in Japan, often used for boiling water for tea or instant noodles. Traditional Japanese tea ceremonies may use more specialized kettles like 『鉄瓶』 (tetsubin, 'iron kettle').
Forms
Base: やかんNoun meaning 'kettle', typically made of metal and used for boiling water. Written in hiragana, it refers to the everyday object found in kitchens.