WORD DETAIL
岡持ち
おかもち
Examples
Included kanji
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
がwhen it is displayed andにwhen it is the destination for food; its defining role is delivery.
- The box takes

