noun
water basin for ritual hand washing; stone washbasin
A traditional stone or ceramic basin, often found at shrines, temples, or tea houses, used for rinsing hands and mouth before a ceremony or prayer. Also used as a garden ornament.
See also: 手水舎
神社の入り口にある手水鉢で手を清めた。
I purified my hands at the water basin near the shrine entrance.
茶室の庭には古い手水鉢が置いてある
An old stone washbasin is placed in the tea house garden.