noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
cylindrical; straight-sided
Describes an object with a uniform, straight cylindrical shape, lacking curves or tapering.
この花瓶は寸胴で、上が広がっていない。
This vase is cylindrical and doesn't flare out at the top.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
straight body; no waist; rectangle shape
Used for a person's body shape that lacks a defined waist, often in fashion or casual description.
She has a straight body shape with no noticeable waist.
noun
cylinder vase; straight vase
Specifically a vase with a straight cylindrical shape, often used in ikebana or as a decorative item.
生け花に寸胴を使うと、すっきりした印象になる。
Using a cylinder vase for ikebana gives a clean impression.
noun
stockpot; straight-sided pot
Abbreviation of 寸胴鍋. A deep, straight-sided pot used for stocks and soups.
See also: 寸胴鍋
この寸胴はスープを大量に作るのに便利だ。
This stockpot is handy for making large batches of soup.
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing.
Search-only variant; not a standard written form.
The full term for a straight-sided stockpot; 寸胴 alone is the abbreviated form.
Compound of 寸 (a small unit of length, here suggesting 'straight' or 'short') and 胴 (torso, trunk). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a straight, untapered cylindrical form.