WORD DETAIL
容器
ようき
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
容器(ようき) is a container or vessel for holding food, liquid, or other contents. It appears through a structural feature and a performance requirement. - Basic usage: Leftover food is moved into a lidded container; liquid requires a vessel that will not leak.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Container selected for food storage and vessel selected for leak resistance
ふた付きの容器emphasizes the presence of a lid, while液体が漏れない容器emphasizes containment performance. The material of the vessel is unspecified.

