湯ゆ桶とう

noun

wooden pail for hot liquids; lacquered hot-water container

A traditional Japanese wooden container, often lacquered, used for holding and serving hot liquids such as water or sake. Commonly seen in ryokan and tea ceremony settings.

• 旅りょ館かんで湯ゆ桶とうにお湯ゆを入いれて部屋へやに運はこんだ。

  At the inn, I put hot water in a yutō and carried it to the room.

• 茶さ道どうでは湯ゆ桶とうを使つかってお湯ゆを注そそぐことがある。

  In tea ceremony, a yutō is sometimes used to pour hot water.