ツボ | Japanese meaning

壺【つぼ】

Frequency rank: 6,563. – 6,570.

Also【ツボ・つほ・つふ】【つぼ・ツボ・つほ・つふ】【つぼ・ツボ・つほ・つふ】つぼツボつほつふ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pot; jar; vase

This meaning refers to a container, typically made of ceramic or glass, used for holding liquids or flowers.

I placed a vase with flowers on the table.

dice cup

This usage describes a cup specifically designed for shaking dice, often used in games.

I used a dice cup to roll the dice with my friends.

depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall)see also 滝壺

Here, it refers to a hollow or concave area, often in a geographical context, such as a lake basin or a part of a waterfall.

I stood under a basin-shaped waterfall.

aim; what one wants; the markword usually written using kana alonesee also 思うつぼ

This meaning focuses on the target in terms of intentions or goals.

His aim was to achieve success.

key point (of a conversation, etc.); essenceword usually written using kana alone

This meaning conveys the main idea or essential part of a discussion or topic.

The key point of the conversation was his opinion.

acupuncture point; moxibustion point; pressure pointword usually written using kana alone

This refers to specific points on the body used in traditional medicine practices like acupuncture or moxibustion.

She pressed the acupuncture point to relieve the pain.

position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.)word usually written using kana aloneoften ツボ

This meaning pertains to specific locations on the instrument's fingerboard used for playing music.

I placed my fingers on the position on the fingerboard to play.

target (when aiming an arrow)archaism

This refers to the specific location or object that one aims for when shooting an arrow.

I pulled back the bow and aimed for the target.

Example sentences8 results

He fashioned an elegant pot out of clay.

Tatoeba

There is no sugar left in the pot.

Tatoeba

壺【つぼ】

Frequency rank: 6,563. – 6,570.

Also【ツボ・つほ・つふ】【つぼ・ツボ・つほ・つふ】【つぼ・ツボ・つほ・つふ】つぼツボつほつふ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pot; jar; vase

This meaning refers to a container, typically made of ceramic or glass, used for holding liquids or flowers.

I placed a vase with flowers on the table.

dice cup

This usage describes a cup specifically designed for shaking dice, often used in games.

I used a dice cup to roll the dice with my friends.

depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall)see also 滝壺

Here, it refers to a hollow or concave area, often in a geographical context, such as a lake basin or a part of a waterfall.

I stood under a basin-shaped waterfall.

aim; what one wants; the markword usually written using kana alonesee also 思うつぼ

This meaning focuses on the target in terms of intentions or goals.

His aim was to achieve success.

key point (of a conversation, etc.); essenceword usually written using kana alone

This meaning conveys the main idea or essential part of a discussion or topic.

The key point of the conversation was his opinion.

acupuncture point; moxibustion point; pressure pointword usually written using kana alone

This refers to specific points on the body used in traditional medicine practices like acupuncture or moxibustion.

She pressed the acupuncture point to relieve the pain.

position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.)word usually written using kana aloneoften ツボ

This meaning pertains to specific locations on the instrument's fingerboard used for playing music.

I placed my fingers on the position on the fingerboard to play.

target (when aiming an arrow)archaism

This refers to the specific location or object that one aims for when shooting an arrow.

I pulled back the bow and aimed for the target.

Example sentences8 results

He fashioned an elegant pot out of clay.

Tatoeba

There is no sugar left in the pot.

Tatoeba

壺

意jar; pot

訓つぼ

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壷

意jar; pot; hinge knuckle; one's aim

訓つぼ

音コ

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壼

意palace corridor or passageway

音コン

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壺【つぼ】

Frequency rank: 6,563. – 6,570.

Also【ツボ・つほ・つふ】【つぼ・ツボ・つほ・つふ】【つぼ・ツボ・つほ・つふ】つぼツボつほつふ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pot; jar; vase

This meaning refers to a container, typically made of ceramic or glass, used for holding liquids or flowers.

I placed a vase with flowers on the table.

dice cup

This usage describes a cup specifically designed for shaking dice, often used in games.

I used a dice cup to roll the dice with my friends.

depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall)see also 滝壺

Here, it refers to a hollow or concave area, often in a geographical context, such as a lake basin or a part of a waterfall.

I stood under a basin-shaped waterfall.

aim; what one wants; the markword usually written using kana alonesee also 思うつぼ

This meaning focuses on the target in terms of intentions or goals.

His aim was to achieve success.

key point (of a conversation, etc.); essenceword usually written using kana alone

This meaning conveys the main idea or essential part of a discussion or topic.

The key point of the conversation was his opinion.

acupuncture point; moxibustion point; pressure pointword usually written using kana alone

This refers to specific points on the body used in traditional medicine practices like acupuncture or moxibustion.

She pressed the acupuncture point to relieve the pain.

position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.)word usually written using kana aloneoften ツボ

This meaning pertains to specific locations on the instrument's fingerboard used for playing music.

I placed my fingers on the position on the fingerboard to play.

target (when aiming an arrow)archaism

This refers to the specific location or object that one aims for when shooting an arrow.

I pulled back the bow and aimed for the target.

Example sentences8 results

He fashioned an elegant pot out of clay.

Tatoeba

There is no sugar left in the pot.

Tatoeba

壺【つぼ】

Frequency rank: 6,563. – 6,570.

Also【ツボ・つほ・つふ】【つぼ・ツボ・つほ・つふ】【つぼ・ツボ・つほ・つふ】つぼツボつほつふ

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

pot; jar; vase

This meaning refers to a container, typically made of ceramic or glass, used for holding liquids or flowers.

I placed a vase with flowers on the table.

dice cup

This usage describes a cup specifically designed for shaking dice, often used in games.

I used a dice cup to roll the dice with my friends.

depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall)see also 滝壺

Here, it refers to a hollow or concave area, often in a geographical context, such as a lake basin or a part of a waterfall.

I stood under a basin-shaped waterfall.

aim; what one wants; the markword usually written using kana alonesee also 思うつぼ

This meaning focuses on the target in terms of intentions or goals.

His aim was to achieve success.

key point (of a conversation, etc.); essenceword usually written using kana alone

This meaning conveys the main idea or essential part of a discussion or topic.

The key point of the conversation was his opinion.

acupuncture point; moxibustion point; pressure pointword usually written using kana alone

This refers to specific points on the body used in traditional medicine practices like acupuncture or moxibustion.

She pressed the acupuncture point to relieve the pain.

position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.)word usually written using kana aloneoften ツボ

This meaning pertains to specific locations on the instrument's fingerboard used for playing music.

I placed my fingers on the position on the fingerboard to play.

target (when aiming an arrow)archaism

This refers to the specific location or object that one aims for when shooting an arrow.

I pulled back the bow and aimed for the target.

Example sentences8 results

He fashioned an elegant pot out of clay.

Tatoeba

There is no sugar left in the pot.

Tatoeba

壺

意jar; pot

訓つぼ

音コ

Details

壷

意jar; pot; hinge knuckle; one's aim

訓つぼ

音コ

Details

壼

意palace corridor or passageway

音コン

Details