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tsubo

tsubo

9.9
A large traditional Japanese jar made of clay used for storage or decoration
  • noun
  • /tsuˈboʊ/
: tsubo
  • The museum displayed a rare tsubo from the Edo period in its main hall.

Examples

  • She carefully cleaned the old ceramic tsubo that had been passed down in her family.

  • Collectors often seek out antique tsubo for their unique glazes and historical value.

  • The artist displayed a beautiful tsubo in the gallery.

  • I bought two antique tsubos from a local market.

  • The museum displayed a rare tsubo from the Edo period that was admired by all visitors.

  • She carefully cleaned the old ceramic tsubo that had been cherished in her family for generations.

  • Collectors often seek out antique tsubo due to their intricate designs and historical significance.

Synonyms

jar
vstsubo
311 1.0

A wide glass or clay container for storing food

is larger and traditional, often serving decorative as well as storage roles
kalathos
vstsubo
  • Archaic
9.9

A basket-like item from ancient Greece that holds or carries things

is a large rigid ceramic vessel for storage and decoration rather than carrying

How Big

vat
40 3.6
urn
13 4.2
tsubo
9.9
jar
311 1.0
pot
475 1.0

Surface Forms

tsubo singular
tsubos plural

Etymology

Tsubo is the Japanese word for a large jar or pot made of pottery and used for storage, so when you see tsubo think 'big ceramic jar'.