hot water dispenser; electric water boiler
A countertop appliance that boils and keeps water hot, common in Japanese kitchens. Wasei-eigo from 'jar pot'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from jar pot
See also: 電気ポット
I made tea with the new hot water dispenser.
Set the hot water dispenser to 90 degrees.
Variant with interpunct; rarely used in practice.
Wasei-eigo from English 'jar pot'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely refers to the jar-like insulated container.