つぼ
壺
壷壼
[tsubo]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
pot; jar; vase
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
dice cup
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall)
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
aim; what one wants; the mark
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
key point (of a conversation, etc.); essence
6.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
acupuncture point; moxibustion point; pressure point
7.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
position on the fingerboard (of a shamisen, koto, etc.)
Other Readings
「壺」 has another reading with different meanings.
Example Sentences
骨董品のつぼが競売で驚くほどの高値で落札された。
An antique pot was sold at auction for a surprisingly high price.
このつぼは祖母からもらったものです。
This pot is something I received from my grandmother.
古いつぼを買って、お茶を保存しています。
I bought an old jar and am storing tea in it.