Translation guide
A large container for liquids, used in industrial or agricultural settings. In Japanese, the word depends on the material, purpose, and context.
A big tank or tub for holding liquids like water, chemicals, or food products.
General term for a tank, vat, or tub. Often used in technical or industrial contexts.
A container specifically for dyeing fabrics.
A vat used for dyeing. The prefix 染め (dyeing) clarifies the purpose.
A container for fermenting foods or beverages.
The loanword バット (batto) means 'bat' (sports equipment) or 'vat' only in very specific contexts like a photographic developing tray. For large liquid containers, use 槽 or タンク.
We make wine in a fermentation vat.
Loanword from English 'tank'. Common for large storage containers, especially metal ones.
The factory's vat contains chemicals.
Traditional wooden bucket or tub. Can be used for a wooden vat, especially in historical or artisanal contexts.
In the past, they made soy sauce in large wooden vats.
Dip the cloth into the dye vat.
More technical term for a dye vat, emphasizing the dye (染料).
Keep the temperature of the dye vat constant.
Standard term for a fermentation vat or tank.
We age miso in this fermentation vat.
Specifically for brewing (sake, beer, etc.).
We brew beer in the brewing vat.