LingakuFrequency rank: 10,628. – 10,654.
- porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain); china; chinaware; earthenware; pottery; ceramics; crockerysee also 磁器
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
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- porcelain (esp. soft-paste porcelain)
- chinaware
- earthenware
- pottery
- ceramics
- crockery
This meaning refers specifically to a type of high-quality ceramics that is typically white and translucent. It is made from kaolin, feldspar, and quartz, and is often valued for its beauty and durability.
This meaning encompasses a broad category of tableware made from specific types of ceramics, typically porcelain, that are often used for dining or serving food.
Chinaware is often used in high-end restaurants.
This meaning describes a form of pottery made from clay that is fired at lower temperatures. It is usually more porous and less durable than porcelain.
This bowl is made of earthenware, but it is not very durable.
This term refers to various ceramic objects made by shaping and then firing a non-metallic mineral, such as clay. It includes both functional and artistic items.
This meaning is a broader category that includes all types of products made from clay and other raw materials that are hardened by heat. It encompasses both functional and decorative items.
She is attending school to learn ceramics techniques.
This term specifically refers to dishes, bowls, and other tableware made from ceramics, especially those used for serving food.
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After he bumped into the shelf, the priceless china fell and shattered into fragments.