noun
water vessel; water container
A container for holding water, such as a water dish for pets, a water pot for calligraphy, or a small basin.
鳥かごに水入れを取り付けた。
I attached a water dish to the birdcage.
書道の道具として、硯の横に水入れを置く。
As a calligraphy tool, a water pot is placed beside the inkstone.