noun
washbasin; washbowl
A basin or bowl used for washing hands, often found in traditional Japanese settings or gardens.
庭に手洗い鉢が置いてある。
There is a washbasin in the garden.
Abbreviated kanji spelling, omitting the okurigana い.
洗面器 is a more general term for a washbasin or washbowl, often used in bathrooms, while 手洗い鉢 specifically refers to a basin for washing hands, often in traditional or outdoor settings.
Compound of 手洗い (hand washing) and 鉢 (bowl, basin).