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Japanese symbol for “earthenware”

Romaji: doki
earthenware

In Japanese, earthenware is , read (doki).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n earthenware
  2. n unglazed (bisque-fired) earthenware

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

soil, earth, ground
on: ド、ト
kun: つち
3 strokes · JLPT 4
utensil, vessel, receptacle
on: キ
kun: うつわ
15 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “earthenware”

WordReadingMeaning
とうき toukipottery; earthenware; ceramics
やきもの yakimonopottery; earthenware; ceramics
せともの setomonoearthenware; porcelain; china
すえ suepottery; earthenware; ceramics
すえもの suemonoearthenware; pottery; china

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
とち tochiplot of land; lot; soil
どよう doyouSaturday
りょうど ryoudoterritory; domain; dominion
こくど kokudocountry; territory; domain
みやげ miyagelocal specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling
どだい dodaifoundation; base; basis
ぶき bukiweapon; arms; ordnance
へいき heikiarms; weapon; ordnance

See also: Chinese symbol for “earthenware”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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