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器
器 (readings: き, うつわ; Japanese kanji) means “utensil / vessel”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 食器 (tableware).
What does 器 mean?
| Kanji | 器 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | utensil / vessel |
| Readings | き, うつわ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 器
器 is read き or うつわ depending on the word.
Example words with 器
| Example | 食器 (tableware) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14