器 Kanji – utensil
The Japanese kanji 器 can mean utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability, container, tool, set.
Meaning and Readings
How is 器 read?
器 has the onyomi reading キ and the kunyomi reading うつわ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as ki, utsuwa.
Common Japanese Words Using 器
These common Japanese words contain 器. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 化学兵器（かがくへいき） — chemical weapon
- 火器（かき） — firearms, guns
- 核兵器（かくへいき） — nuclear weapon
- 楽器（がっき） — musical instrument
- 器（うつわ） — bowl, vessel, container
- 器楽（きがく） — instrumental music
- 器官（きかん） — organ
- 器具（きぐ） — utensil, implement, tool, instrument, appliance, apparatus
- 器材（きざい） — tools and materials, equipment and materials
- 器物（きぶつ） — receptacle, container, vessel