This is the 10226th most frequent Japanese word.
陶
Pottery; ceramics.
The word '陶' is part of the compound word '陶芸', meaning 'pottery art', signifying the craft and creation of ceramic items.
彼は陶芸を学んでいる。
He is learning pottery.
Here, '陶' occurs in '陶器', referring directly to ceramic objects or pottery.
古代の陶器は歴史的価値がある。
Ancient pottery has historical value.
In this sentence, '陶然' uses '陶' metaphorically to express a state of intoxicated bliss or ecstasy, showing its abstract meaning of being enraptured.