No. 682 in Japanese
器
Utensil, container, vessel, or capacity (mental or physical).
In a sentence
彼は芸術家としての器が大きい。
He has great talent as an artist.
器 here metaphorically refers to 'capacity' or 'capability'.
この器にスープを注いでください。
Please pour the soup into this vessel.
器 is used in its literal sense, meaning a bowl or container.
この町は文化交流の器の役割を果たしている。
This town serves as a vessel for cultural exchange.
器 metaphorically represents a medium or means for something.
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