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Base noun form. Refers to a container such as a bowl for food or a pot for plants. Usage example: 『鉢に花を植える』 (hachi ni hana o ueru, 'plant flowers in a pot').
Theme

User is visiting their friend Miyuki's apartment, and they notice a decorative bowl in the living room. Miyuki enjoys gardening and pottery.

はち

a bowl, a pot

Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'pot' or 'bowl' used for planting flowers — it's a 『鉢』 (hachi, 'bowl / Pot'). Think of 'hatch' a seed in a pot: 'Hatch in a pot → 鉢 (hachi, 'bowl / Pot').'

Cultural Note

In Japan, 『鉢』 (hachi, 'bowl / Pot') is often used for 『盆栽』 (bonsai, 'bonsai tree') pots or serving bowls in traditional cuisine like 『茶碗蒸し』 (chawanmushi, 'savory egg custard').

Forms

Base: 鉢Base noun form. Refers to a container such as a bowl for food or a pot for plants. Usage example: 『鉢に花を植える』 (hachi ni hana o ueru, 'plant flowers in a pot').