JLPT N1 Advanced
壺
Pot or jar; a vital point or sweet spot.
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Other forms
壷 variant kanji
つぼ kana form
ツボ kana form
1 Noun
Pot / Jar
A deep, round container with a constricted neck and bulging body, typically made of ceramic or earthenware.
Example
この 壺 に は 自家製 の 梅干し が 入って います 。
This jar contains homemade pickled plums.
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2 Noun
The Key Point / Sweet Spot
A vital pressure point on the body, or metaphorically, a detail that perfectly aligns with someone’s preferences or sense of humor.
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