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chawan

chawan

9.3
A Japanese bowl for drinking tea or serving rice
  • noun
  • /tʃɑːˈwɑːn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tazón
  • In the tea ceremony, each guest sipped from a beautifully crafted chawan to appreciate the delicate flavors of the matcha.

Examples

  • The chef served the rice in a traditional chawan, highlighting the elegance of Japanese dining.

  • During the festival, participants enjoyed tea from their exquisite chawan, showcasing the art of tea presentation.

  • The host carefully placed the chawan on the tatami mat before serving the tea.

  • Collectors often seek out antique chawan for their unique glazes and shapes.

  • During the ceremony, each guest admired the craftsmanship of the chawan they used.

  • I drank my tea from a beautiful chawan.

  • The chawan was elegantly crafted with intricate designs.

Synonyms

rice bowl
vschawan
1 2.6

A bowl of rice served with toppings, or a person's job that gives them money

is used for tea or rice in traditional Japanese settings

How Big

mixing bowl
11 1.0
bowl
370 1.0
chawan
  • Specialized
9.3
rice bowl
1 2.6
saucer
22 1.0

Surface Forms

chawan singular
chawans plural

Etymology

The word chawan comes from the Japanese parts cha 'tea' and wan 'bowl'. So a chawan is literally a 'tea bowl', which is why the word is used for the special bowl for drinking tea or serving rice in traditional settings.