器き

noun, noun, used as a suffix

device; instrument; tool

Refers to a tool, implement, or apparatus, often in compound words. As a standalone noun, it is somewhat formal or technical.

• この実じっ験けんには精せい密みつな器きが必ひつ要ようだ。

  This experiment requires precise instruments.

• 「計けい器き」の「器き」は、測そく定ていする道どう具ぐを表あらわす。

  The 器 in 計器 represents a measuring device.

noun, noun, used as a suffix

vessel; container; bowl

Refers to a container for holding things, such as a bowl, dish, or receptacle. Often used in compound words like 食器 (tableware) or 容器 (container).

• この器きに料りょう理りを盛もり付つけてください。

  Please serve the food in this vessel.

• 陶とう器きの器うつわは温あたたかみがある。

  Ceramic vessels have a warm feel.

noun

ability; capacity; caliber

Refers to a person's innate ability, talent, or capacity. Often used in expressions like 器が大きい (broad-minded, generous) or 器が小さい (petty, small-minded).

• 彼かれはリーダーとしての器きがある。

  He has the caliber to be a leader.

• あの人ひとは器うつわが大おおきいから、細こまかいことは気きにしない。

  That person is broad-minded, so they don't sweat the small stuff.