湯筒

Japanese

Kanji in this term
A yutō holding soba broth.

Etymology

Origin unclear. Old Japanese  (yu, warm or hot water) + Chinese-derived on'yomi  (, a pipe).

Alternate spelling for 湯桶. Yutōyomi.

Noun

湯筒 (hiragana ゆとう, romaji yutō)

  1. 湯桶: A lacquerware container with a spout for holding broth or tea for consumption after a meal; a type of tea caddy shaped like a pail.
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