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VocabJLPT N3

pot

NounSuffix

Definitions

1. pan
2. pot
3. stew
4. Cookware and bakeware

This noun refers to a cooking pot or saucepan used on a stovetop. It is also commonly used to refer to a popular style of Japanese hot pot dish where ingredients like vegetables, tofu, and meat are cooked together in broth at the table. It is an essential item in Japanese kitchens and cuisine.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Ugh, hot pot again? I'm seriously getting tired of it.

Sentence 2

"Isn't this pot way too heavy?" my friend said, picking it up.

Sentence 3

I'll make a hot pot with whatever's left in the fridge.

Sentence 4

Browning the meat first before adding it to the pot really brings out the flavor.

Sentence 5

I asked the shop assistant, "Is this pot for one person?"