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岡持ち

おかもち

N1food delivery box

Examples

昔の食堂を再現した展示に木製の岡持ちが置かれていた。

時代劇の店員は丼を岡持ちに入れて走り出した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 岡持ち (おかもち) is a traditional box used to carry prepared food for delivery.
  • Basic usage: 岡持ちが置かれる presents the box as an exhibit; 丼を岡持ちに入れる presents it as the container for a bowl.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Exhibit object and delivery container
    • The box takes when it is displayed and when it is the destination for food; its defining role is delivery.

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