Translation guide
Earthenware refers to pottery made from clay fired at relatively low temperatures, often porous and unglazed. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is 陶器 (とうき), but the specific term depends on material, firing, and use.
The broad category of low-fired, porous clay vessels, often unglazed or with simple glazes.
The most common general term for pottery and earthenware. Can include stoneware and porcelain in broad usage, but typically refers to lower-fired wares.
この陶器の皿は手作りです。
This earthenware plate is handmade.
Specifically low-fired, unglazed earthenware, often associated with ancient or traditional pottery (e.g., Jomon ware).
遺跡から縄文土器が出土した。
Jomon earthenware was excavated from the ruins.
A broad term for all fired pottery, including earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Useful when the exact type is unclear.
この地域は焼き物の産地として有名です。
This region is famous as a pottery-producing area.
Specifically porous, unglazed clay ware, often reddish or brown.
Unglazed, bisque-fired earthenware. Common for flower pots and traditional items.
素焼きの植木鉢は通気性が良い。
Unglazed earthenware flower pots have good breathability.
Loanword for terracotta, a type of reddish unglazed earthenware often used for pots and sculptures.
Referring to the clay material itself or objects described as 'made of earthenware'.
Means 'made of earth/clay'. Used for simple clay objects, not necessarily high-fired.
土製の人形が展示されている。
Earthenware figurines are on display.
Specifically 'made of clay'. More precise when the material is unglazed clay.
粘土製の鍋で料理すると美味しい。
Cooking in a clay pot makes food delicious.
陶器 (とうき) is the standard word for pottery/earthenware, often including stoneware. 土器 (どき) specifically means low-fired, unglazed earthenware, especially ancient or traditional. 焼き物 (やきもの) is the broadest term for all fired ceramics.
Use 素焼き (すやき) for unglazed bisque ware, like flower pots or traditional unglazed pottery. It emphasizes the lack of glaze and porous texture.
その博物館には古代の土器のコレクションがあります。
The museum has a collection of ancient earthenware.
Specifically ancient unglazed ware
テラコッタの鉢にハーブを植えた。
I planted herbs in a terracotta pot.