pottery; earthenware; ceramics
Broad term for fired clay vessels and objects, often contrasted with 磁器 (porcelain). Earthenware, stoneware, and soft-paste porcelain are also used.
See also: 磁器
この店では手作りの陶器を売っている。
This shop sells handmade pottery.
What is the difference between pottery and porcelain?
They fire pottery in this kiln.
In his youth, my grandfather worked making pottery.
This town has long been known as a pottery-producing region.
My hand slipped and I accidentally broke a piece of pottery.
陶器 refers to pottery/ceramic ware, which learners sometimes confuse with 漆器 despite being a completely different material and craft.