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Noun for a cover, lid, or cap. Used with particles like 『を』 (o, object marker) or 『の』 (no, possessive). Example: 『鍋の蓋』 (nabe no futa, 'pot lid').
Theme
In a kitchen, User is helping their friend Mika prepare dinner and notices a missing lid on a pot.
蓋
ふた
cover / lid / cap
Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects
Memory Hook
Imagine a lid on a pot: 'Futa' sounds like 'foot-a' — a foot stepping on a lid to keep it covered! 'Foot-a' → ふた (futa, 'lid').
Cultural Note
In Japan, lids are essential in traditional cooking, like for 『鍋』 (nabe, 'hot pot') dishes. Removing the lid is often part of the dining ritual, and saying 『蓋を開ける』 (futa o akeru, 'to open the lid') can metaphorically mean starting something new.
Forms
Base: 蓋Noun for a cover, lid, or cap. Used with particles like 『を』 (o, object marker) or 『の』 (no, possessive). Example: 『鍋の蓋』 (nabe no futa, 'pot lid').