磁器
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Noun referring to fine ceramic ware made from porcelain. Often used in contexts like 『磁器の食器』 (jiki no shokki, 'porcelain tableware').
Theme
User and their friend Yoshiko are browsing an antique shop in Kyoto, discussing various ceramic items they find interesting.
磁器
じき
porcelain, china
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Picture delicate porcelain china with a 'jiki' sound — 'jiki' rhymes with 'chicky' for a chicken on fine china! 'Chicky' → 磁器 (jiki, 'porcelain').
Cultural Note
『磁器』 (jiki, 'porcelain') is highly valued in Japanese culture, with famous types like 『有田焼』 (arita-yaki, 'Arita ware') used in traditional tea ceremonies and as decorative art.
Forms
Base: 磁器Noun referring to fine ceramic ware made from porcelain. Often used in contexts like 『磁器の食器』 (jiki no shokki, 'porcelain tableware').