花瓶（かびん、kabin）
- vase

The Japanese word 花瓶 (かびん - kabin) means "vase" or "flower vase." It refers to a container, often made of glass, ceramic, or other materials, used to hold cut flowers and display them. The primary function of a 花瓶 is to provide water to keep the flowers fresh and to offer an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

⚫︎花瓶に花を生けました。 Translation: I put flowers in a vase. ⚫︎美しい花瓶がテーブルの上に置いてあります。 Translation: There is a beautiful vase on the table. ⚫︎この花瓶は母からプレゼントされたものです。 Translation: This vase was a gift from my mother.

You use the word 花瓶 when you are talking about vases or referring to a vase. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing the shape, material, or the flowers placed within the 花瓶. It's a common word used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing home decor, floral arrangements, or gifts.

⚫︎The word 花瓶 is primarily written using kanji and hiragana. ⚫︎Kanji: 花瓶 ⚫︎Hiragana reading: かびん ⚫︎There is only one standard way to write this word. The okurigana is standard.

There aren't many direct synonyms for "vase" in Japanese that are as commonly used as 花瓶. However, words related to containers might be used depending on context, like: ⚫︎壺（つぼ - tsubo） - Jar/Pot (can sometimes refer to a vase depending on the context). ⚫︎器（うつわ - utsuwa） - Vessel/Container (can be used broadly, including for a 花瓶).

There aren't any direct antonyms because the word refers to an object. However, concepts relating to not having a vase could be considered, or related words to not putting flowers in a vase.

新しい花瓶を買って、部屋に飾りました。 ・Translation: I bought a new vase and decorated my room with it. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the action of purchasing a vase and using it for decoration.

その花瓶はとても高価なので、丁寧に扱ってください。 ・Translation: That vase is very expensive, so please handle it carefully. ・Explanation: This sentence highlights the value of the vase and reminds the listener to be cautious.

The word 花瓶 is a compound word. ⚫︎花 (hana) means "flower." ⚫︎瓶 (bin) means "bottle" or "vessel". Therefore, 花瓶 literally translates to "flower bottle" or "flower vessel", reflecting its purpose of holding flowers.