Japanese Tableware

Japanese tableware has various kinds depending on a use. Here are the standard names of the Japanese tableware which are familiar to our life. These names may somewhat vary according to production centers.

meshiwan with a lid

meshidon (large rice bowl with a lid)

multiuse bowl

chazuke bowl (for tea on rice)

meshiwan (rice bowl)

yunomi (teacup)

yunomi with a lid

dobin (large teapot with a vine handle)

kumidashi (bowl-shaped teacup)

kyusu (teapot with a side handle)

kumidashi with a lid

sencha (teacup with a curved lip)

teapot

mug

cup & saucer

tokkuri (sake flask)

multiuse cup

sakazuki/guinomi (sake cup)

chawan-mushi (egg custard cup)

kobachi (small bowl)

plate

bowl

square plate