A cooking vessel primarily used for boiling water or cooking rice, typically made of metal and characterized by a wide, deep design, often equipped with a rim to rest securely on a traditional cooking stove.
A furnace-like device utilized for high-temperature heating processes, such as baking ceramics or glass, where materials are placed inside for the purpose of artistic or industrial production.
A specific type of heating equipment designed to generate steam by heating water, commonly used in trains or ships for power generation.
An apparatus integrated into a cooking structure, where pots and pans are placed to facilitate the preparation of food, often constructed from clay or bricks.
A person who takes over a position or role after someone else, particularly in a professional or formal context.
A term that refers to a secondary spouse, often one who marries after the death of a previous partner, emphasizing the continuation of familial or marital ties.
A cooking vessel traditionally used for boiling or steaming food, often characterized by its rounded shape and made from various materials such as metal or ceramic.
A term sometimes used in a colloquial or humorous context to refer to a rice cooker, emphasizing its function in preparing staple grains in Japanese cuisine.
A slang term that may refer to a person, particularly in a derogatory sense, indicating someone perceived as lacking masculinity or traditional gender attributes.
The ceremonial occasion in the Japanese tea tradition that marks the beginning of the year, during which the tea kettle is first heated for the season's tea gatherings.
A special tea event held in January, representing the first instance of preparing and serving tea, often imbued with cultural significance and reflective of new beginnings.
The inaugural tea gathering of the year, where the rituals of tea preparation are performed with the intent of welcoming the new year and its possibilities.
A heating device specifically designed for warming bathwater, often used in traditional Japanese bathing settings.
A fixture or apparatus installed in a bathroom for the purpose of heating water, typically associated with soaking baths.
A component of a traditional Japanese bath system that facilitates the heating of water before use for bathing.