栓
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Noun for an object that blocks or seals an opening, such as in bottles or pipes. Often used with counters like 『一本』 (ippon, 'one long object').
Theme
In a small izakaya, User and their friend Yuta are enjoying drinks when Yuta notices a bottle of sake with a unique stopper.
栓
せん
stopper, cork, stopcock
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of a cork in a bottle — '栓' (sen, 'stopper') sounds like 'send' it back to keep the liquid in!
Cultural Note
『栓』 (sen, 'stopper') is commonly used for bottles, sinks, or gas valves in Japan. In traditional sake culture, a wooden 『栓』 (sen) seals the bottle to preserve flavor.
Forms
Base: 栓Noun for an object that blocks or seals an opening, such as in bottles or pipes. Often used with counters like 『一本』 (ippon, 'one long object').