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Base noun form. Refers to a heavy iron pot or kettle used for cooking or boiling water.
Theme

User is visiting their friend Yoshiko's traditional Japanese home, where they notice an old iron pot in the kitchen and start a conversation about cooking tools.

かま

iron pot, kettle

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Memory Hook

Think of a 'kettle' that's 'calm' and sturdy. 'Kama' sounds like 'calm-a' — a calm iron pot for brewing tea. 'Calm-a' → 『釜』 (kama, 'iron pot, kettle').

Cultural Note

『釜』 (kama, 'iron pot, kettle') is a traditional Japanese cooking vessel, often used for making rice or tea. In tea ceremonies, a 『釜』 (kama) is essential for boiling water, symbolizing purity and tradition.

Forms

Base: 釜Base noun form. Refers to a heavy iron pot or kettle used for cooking or boiling water.