瀬戸物
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Noun referring to pottery or ceramics, often made from clay. Used for dishes, vases, and other household items. Example: 『瀬戸物を買う』 (setomono o kau, 'to buy earthenware').
Theme
At a pottery market, User and their friend Miyuki browse stalls and discuss traditional Japanese ceramics.
瀬戸物
せともの
earthenware, crockery, china
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'set' of beautiful pottery from Seto city — 'Seto' sounds like 'set' in English, and 『物』 (mono, 'thing') means items. 'Seto-mono' → earthenware set!
Cultural Note
『瀬戸物』 (setomono) refers to pottery and ceramics, especially from Seto city in Aichi Prefecture, a famous production center in Japan. It's often used in traditional tea ceremonies and as decorative items.
Forms
Base: 瀬戸物Noun referring to pottery or ceramics, often made from clay. Used for dishes, vases, and other household items. Example: 『瀬戸物を買う』 (setomono o kau, 'to buy earthenware').