Illustration: In a compact Japanese kitchen, a rounded metal kettle sits on a gas burner with steam escaping from its spout. Its fitted lid and broad arched handle are fully visible. An adult reaches for the handle with a folded cloth while a child has already lined up far too many cups for the two of them.

やかん

yakan

kettle

Example sentences

薬缶やかんがシュンシュンいうまで待まちなさい。
Wait till the kettle begins to sing.
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薬缶やかんのお湯ゆが沸わいている。
The kettle is boiling.
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薬缶やかんから湯気ゆげが立たっている。
The kettle is steaming.
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