花瓶
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Base noun form. Specifically refers to a flower vase. Written with kanji 『花』 (hana, 'flower') and 『瓶』 (bin, 'bottle'). Can be counted with counters like 『一つ』 (hitotsu, 'one') or 『一個』 (ikko, 'one piece').
Theme
At a flower shop, User and the shopkeeper Aiko talk about home decorations and gifts.
花瓶
かびん
vase
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Think of 'ka-bin' (かびん kabin sounds like 'cab in') as a 'cab in' for flowers — a vase where you put flowers in! 'Cab in' for flowers → 花瓶 (kabin, 'vase').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『花瓶』 (kabin, 'vase') is often used in traditional flower arrangements like 『生け花』 (ikebana, 'flower arranging'). It's a common household item for displaying flowers, especially during festivals or as home decor.
Forms
Base: 花瓶Base noun form. Specifically refers to a flower vase. Written with kanji 『花』 (hana, 'flower') and 『瓶』 (bin, 'bottle'). Can be counted with counters like 『一つ』 (hitotsu, 'one') or 『一個』 (ikko, 'one piece').