漆器
Meanings
1
lacquerware; lacquer ware
Refers to objects coated with Japanese lacquer (urushi), such as bowls, trays, and boxes. A common term in traditional crafts and daily life.
My grandmother keeps her precious lacquerware in a box.
This region is famous as a production center for lacquerware.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の漆器lacquerware from a particular place or craft tradition
Lacquerware from Wajima is very famous.
- 漆器を扱うto handle lacquerware (with care)
Please handle the lacquerware carefully.
- 漆器を塗るto lacquer/coat lacquerware
The craftsman finishes the lacquerware by coating it several times.